Various tribes lived in or around Hartford, all Algonquian peoples. These included the Podunks, mostly east of the Connecticut River; the Poquonocks north and west of Hartford; … See more

At the 2010 United States census, there were 124,775 people, 44,986 households, and 27,171 families residing in the city. At the See more

Cuisine
The first American cookbook was American Cookery, The Art of Dressing Viands, Fish, Poultry, … See more

Like all cities in Connecticut except Groton, Hartford is legally a consolidated city-town; both the town and the city have been legally consolidated since 1896, though since 1784 the city's boundaries have been coextensive with those of the town. See more

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.0 square miles (47 km ), of which 17.3 square miles (45 … See more

Hartford is a center for medical care, research, and education. Within the city of Hartford itself, hospitals include Hartford Hospital, The Institute of Living, Connecticut … See more

The Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League plays ice hockey at the XL Center in downtown Hartford. The XL Center also hosts larger-profile games for both the men's and … See more