Colchester is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 15,555 at the 2020 census. In 2010 Colchester became the first town in Connecticut, and the 36th in the country, to be certified with the National Wildlife Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat.
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Colchester
New London County, CT
Population
15,550
Walk Score
61 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,276
Median home value
$315,500
Incorporated
1698
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Colchester Village Historic District · listed 1994
Notable landmarks
- Bacon Academy · listed 1982
- Blackledge River Railroad Bridge · listed 1986
- Champion, Henry, House · listed 1972
- Hayward House · listed 1972
- Lyman Viaduct
- Lyman Viaduct · listed 1986
- River Road Stone Arch Railroad Bridge · listed 1986
- Warren Truss Bridge
- Wheeler Block · listed 1993
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