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Wethersfield is a Census-designated Place located in Hartford County , Connecticut . Many records from colonial times spell the name '''Weathersfield'''. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 26,271. HISTORY Wethersfield, founded in 1633-34, has its niche in history, being "Ye Most Ancient Towne" in Connecticut, as set out by the Code of 1650 — "Colonial Records of Connecticut." THE GREATEST TOWN IN THE 860!!! HOLLER!! Four witch trials and three executions for witchcraft occurred in the town in the 17th Century. Mary Johnson was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1648, Joan and John Carrington in 1651. Landowner Katherine Harrison was convicted, and although her conviction was reversed she was banished and her property seized by her neighbors. Silas Deane , commissioner to France during the American Revolutionary War , lived in the town, and his house is now part of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. CULTURE Wethersfield was the setting for Elizabeth George Speare 's novel The Witch Of Blackbird Pond . GEOGRAPHY Wethersfield is located at 41° 42' 43" North, 72° 39' 48" West (41.7122° -72.6636°). According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 34.0 Km&2 (13.1 Mi&2 ). 32.1 km&2 (12.4 mi&2) of it is land and 1.9 km&2 (0.7 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 5.49% water. Wethersfield is bordered by Hartford on the north, the Connecticut River and Glastonbury on the east, Rocky Hill on the south and Newington on the west. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census 2 of 2000, there were 26,269 people, 11,214 households, and 7,412 families residing in the CDP. The Population Density was 818.7/km&2 (2,119.9/mi&2). There were 11,454 housing units at an average density of 356.9/km&2 (924.3/mi&2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.19% White , 2.09% Black or African American , 0.08% Native American , 1.58% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.82% from Other Races , and 1.22% from two or more races. 4.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 11,214 households out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were Married Couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.89. In the CDP the population was spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $53,289, and the median income for a family was $68,154. Males had a median income of $43,998 versus $37,443 for females. The Per Capita Income for the CDP was $28,930. 4.4% of the population and 2.4% of families were below the Poverty Line . 3.8% of those under the age of 18 and 5.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. PLACES Streets and Paths Major streets include: Main Street in Old Wethersfield , CT-99/Silas Deane Highway and CT-15 /Berlin Turnpike. Heritage Way, a "linear park" developed in the 1990s, is a multi-use path that connects Wethersfield's open areas and recreation facilities . Points of interest
Landmarks and Historic Districts Four buildings in Wethersfield are designated as historic landmarks by the National Register Of Historic Places :
In 1970 , Old Wethersfield , the district bounded by Hartford, the railroad tracks, I-91 and Rocky Hill, was added as a historic district in the National Register of Historic Places. REFERENCES |
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