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Soutington Connecticut (CT)
Welcome to Soutington Connecticut in Hartford County
  
Southington is a growing community, once described as "A Microcosm of America." The town is located in Hartford Country, within 20 miles of Hartford and 9 miles of Waterbury, and includes the sections of Plantsville, Milldale, and Marion. The geographic area of the town is 36.8 square miles, ranking it 40th out of 169 Connecticut towns and its population is approximately 40,000.
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Although Southington was formally established as a town, separate from Farmington, in 1779, its roots go back to a much earlier time. Samuel Woodruff, Southington's first white settler, moved from Farmington to the area then known as "Panthorne." The settlement grew, prospered, and came to be known as "South Farmington" and then later, the shortened version, "Southington."
A meeting house, independent of the Farmington parish, was first constructed here in 1726 and was used until 1757. Its location on the site of the present Oak Hill Cemetery, is commemorated by the First Meeting House stone and plaque.
Southington became a thriving community with the construction of dwellings, taverns, and stores. Industry flourished rapidly. In 1767, Atwater's grist mill was established and by 1790, Southington had a button factory, saw mills, a brass foundry, and potash works. In addition, the first machines to make carriage bolts were developed in Southington.
Soutington Public Schools
Southington has 8 public elementary schools, 2 middle schools and one high school. It also has an alternative school for children in grades 8-12 called ALTA. Southington Schools rank well, outperforming State and reference district averages, and rank among the top %16 of all public schools nation wide. Approximatly 6,500 students are enrolled in Southington public schools, making it one of the larger districts in the state of Connecticut. Southington High School has a growing enrollment exceeding 2,200 students of which 90% of graduates attend post-secondary education.
Due to Southington's popularity as a family suburb, the town has undertaken plans to expand all schools to accommodate the growing enrollment. Three elementary schools have been completed and a new building and second cafeteria has been added to the High School campus. Voters recently approved expansion and renovations to two other elementary schools (with one to be demolished and rebuilt), of which construction should start soon.
The Southington Public Schools are committed to offering all of its students outstanding curriculum and instruction that is aligned to state and national standards, the developmental needs of students and preparatory for success in the 21st century.
Recreation
The Southington Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to offering a variety of programs for all ages - youth and adults alike - both in sports and the Arts. The Parks & Rec Office also runs various programs such as open gym, fitness, men's & youth basketball, line dancing, ballroom dancing, safe boating, coed volleyball, arts & crafts, golf clinics, men's & women's softball, summer playground program, youth theater program, swim program, over 50 softball, tennis program, football passing league, not to mention trips (both one day and overnight), "Music On the Green" and "Music Off the Green." The Parks and Recreation Department is fortunate to have the use of the Southington Schools after hours to hold their programs.
Points of Interest
Apples and apple orchards are a trademark of Southington. The Apple Harvest Festival draws nearly 300,000 people each year during the first two weekends in October. The American Bus Association has recognized the Festival as one of its Top 100 events in the US and Canada.
The most fascinating historical site in Southington is the Bradley Barnes Museum at 85 Main Street. Formerly known as the "Bradley Homestead", the house was built in 1836 by Amon Bradley when he married Sylvia Barnes. The family remodeled the house in 1909. The house remained in the family until 1973, when Bradley Barnes, Amon's grandson, donated the house and its contents to the Town of Southington.unity event spanning tw
iA visit to the Barnes Museum is like General Electric's Carousel of Progress at the 1964 New York World's Fair . Over the years, the Bradley's collected an amazing display of antique objects dating back to the mid-1800's. Through the many references in the family diaries, the date and original prices of many of the objects are precisely documented. Gorgeous furnishings, many antique toys and radios, a pristine Steinway player piano, and a huge glass goblet collection are just a few of the delightful attractions found in this lovely museum., and live entertainment showcase the and groups |
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