Ashford, Connecticut
Ashford is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 4,191 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1714. Eastford was a part of Ashford until 1847, when the former split off to organize its own town. For this reason North Ashford is located in northeast Eastford.
Ashford, Connecticut | |
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Town | |
Babcock Library in Ashford | |
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Seal | |
| Coordinates: 41°53′N 72°10′W | |
| Country | United States |
| U.S. state | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Region | Northeastern CT |
| Incorporated | 1714 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Selectman-Town meeting |
| • First Selectman | William R. Falletti (R) |
| • Selectman | Cathryn E. Silver-Smith (D) |
| • Selectman | Roger T. Phillips (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 102.3 km2 (39.5 sq mi) |
| • Land | 100.5 km2 (38.8 sq mi) |
| • Water | 1.8 km2 (0.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 213 m (699 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 4,191 |
| • Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code | 06278 |
| Area code(s) | 860/959 |
| FIPS code | 09-01430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 212409 |
| Major highways | |
| Website | ashfordtownhall |
Ashford is home to the largest boy scout camp in Connecticut, the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation; to Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for children with cancer and other serious illness; to the Salvation Army CONNRI Lodge and Conference Center; and to the Evangelical Christian Center, a retreat, camp and conference center.
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