Cromwell
Few places in central Connecticut have a history as closely tied to river commerce as Cromwell. During the 18th and 19th centuries, its waterfront on the Connecticut River supported a substantial shipbuilding industry, producing vessels for coastal and overseas trade. Incorporated in 1851, Cromwell developed from older river settlements and remains largely residential, positioned between Hartford and Middletown. The Connecticut River forms the town’s eastern edge, while Route 9 is its principal north–south road connection. This river-valley setting has long linked Cromwell with communities across central Connecticut.
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The landscape around Cromwell is a low river plain beside the Connecticut River, which has shaped both its settlement pattern and agricultural past. On the river’s west bank, the town forms part of central Connecticut’s corridor between Hartford and Middletown, with residential areas spreading from the water toward gently rolling ground. Cromwell separated from Middletown and was incorporated as an independent town in 1851. It is also home to TPC River Highlands, host course for the PGA Tour’s annual Travelers Championship. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of central Connecticut.
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