Litchfield is a town in and former county seat of Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 8,192 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region. The boroughs of Bantam and Litchfield are located within the town. There are also three unincorporated villages: East Litchfield, Milton, and Northfield. Northfield, located in the southeastern corner of Litchfield, is home to a high percentage of the Litchfield population.
Northeast
Litchfield
Litchfield County, CT
Population
8,232
Walk Score
64 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,219
Median home value
$363,800
Incorporated
1719
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Litchfield Historic District · listed 1968
- Litchfield Historic District · listed 1978
- Rye House · listed 2000
Notable landmarks
- Bissell, Henry B., House · listed 1990
- Bull, Capt. William, Tavern · listed 1983
- Catlin, J. Howard, House · listed 1993
- Northfield Knife Company Site · listed 1997
- Reeve, Tapping, House and Law School · listed 1966
- Topsmead · listed 1993
- Wolcott, Oliver, House · listed 1971
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