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Enfield, Connecticut is a residential suburban community located in north-central Connecticut. Enfield was named and incorporated by the Colony of Massachusetts in 1683 and annexed to Connecticut in 1749. Primarily residential in nature, Enfield sits along the Connecticut River between two major New England cities and serves as a bedroom community for both. Conveniently located off I-84, Enfield is approximately 18 miles from Hartford, the state capital, and just 8 miles from Springfield, Massachusetts.
Enfield boasts a colorful and varied history, with its milestones mirroring the progress of America as a whole. It was here in Enfield that Jonathan Edwards preached his famous sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” Delivered in 1741, the fire-and-brimstone sermon marked the height of the Great Awakening, a mass revival of Calvinist Christianity in colonial-era America. In 1793, the Shaker religious sect established a village in the town. Though the village was eventually disbanded and the area redeveloped, Shaker Road still runs past the land where Enfield Shaker Village once stood.
In the 1830s, Colonel Augustus George Hazard opened a gunpowder mill in an area since known as Powder Hollow. In fact, most of the gunpowder used by the Union Army in the Civil War was manufactured in Enfield. More than 60 people dies in explosions at Powder Hollow while the mill was active, and in fact the mill blew up several times before it was closed for good in 1910. Today the ruins of the mill buildings and dams are open to the public.
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CONNECTICUT (CT) A STATE OF CONTRASTS -- "QUI TRANSTULIT SUSTINET (HE WHO TRANSPLANTED STILL SUSTAINS)"
Poised at the edge of America's largest city yet firmly rooted in the spirit and traditions of rural New England, bridging the innovations of the nation's finest educational and research institutions with nearly four centuries of historical perspective, the state offers a wealth of cultural opportunities and resources to rival any other, regardless of physical size.
A major draw for new residents and visitors alike is Connecticut's rich and varied landscape, both natural and man-made. The pristine, sand-swept beaches of the coast in the south are thrown into sharp relief by the hilly, forested country of the state's northern reaches. Historic village greens and colonial-era steeples give way to office towers and bustling city streets. The classic brownstones and neo-gothic architecture of the state's oldest educational and governmental institutions stand alongside the sleek modernist structures of today. The state's variegated physical appearance reflects its multifaceted identity and its diversity of spirit.
A leader in higher education, industry and contemporary thought, the state draws on the lessons of its rich and varied history to confront the challenges of the future. Firmly rooted in rural New England traditions yet cosmopolitan in its outlook, the state combines the sophistication of the city with the close-knit community spirit and values of the countryside. A perfect destination for professionals seeking a rural atmosphere with easy access to the city, the state offers the best of city and country for residents and visitors alike.
Climate:
New England is famous for its four distinct seasons, with brisk, snowy winters giving way to colorful springs and hot, humid summers. Connecticut's climate is somewhat more moderate than that of most states in the region, particularly along the coast, but still varies greatly; be prepared for beach weather in July and August and snowstorms from December through early March.
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Population:
Population in the state is slightly over 3.5 million, making it the second most-populous state in New England behind Massachusetts. The state's population is largely concentrated in the Capital Region near Hartford and along the southeastern coast.
Government:
The state's capital is Hartford, which lies along the Connecticut River in the central region of the state. The state government has three branches: Executive (headed by the governor), Legislative (comprising the two houses of the Connecticut General Assembly) and Judicial (headed by the Connecticut Supreme Court).
Taxes:
The state income tax applies to full-year residents, part-year residents, and nonresidents with income from Connecticut sources.
- 10,000 of taxable income for single filers and married taxpayers filing separately;
- $16,000 of taxable income for head of household filers;
- $20,000 of taxable income for married taxpayers filing jointly.