By 1728 the parish was known by the name Meriden. In 1806 the parish was recognized as the town of Meriden. When the railroad arrived in 1839 it helped change the center of town from the hill to the Pilgrim Harbor sector (near what is now downtown). In 1867 Meriden was incorporated as a city.
Meriden
City in Connecticut
Meriden is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, located halfway between the regional cities of New Haven and Hartford. The city is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. In 2020, the population of the city was... Wikipedia
ZIP Codes: 06450, 06451
Population: 60,242 (2022)
Nickname: Silver City
Area code(s): 203/475
Elevation: 177 ft (54 m)
Incorporated (city): 1867
Region: South Central CT
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Our city includes 24 square miles with well-preserved geological features, over 3,000 acres of municipally owned park space and 74 different recreational areas.
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The town of Meriden was founded in May 1806 and then became a City in June 1867. Meriden was originally part of Wallingford. In 1727 it was granted a separate ...
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The town of Meriden was incorporated in May 1806 and was taken from Wallingford. The city was incorporated in May 1867. The town and city consolidated on ...
Meriden city, Connecticut is a city, town, place equivalent, and township located in Connecticut.
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