About the City of Branford
Connecticut (CT)
06405 

 
Real Estate in Branford, CT:

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·     Condo and Townhomes for Sale

·     Multi-Family Properties for Sale

·     Vacant Land for Sale 

·     Rental Properties

·     Commercial / Industrial Properties

About Branford, CT:

An area called "Totoket", which became Branford, was part of the land bought from the Mattabesech Indians in 1638 by the first settlers of New Haven. The Dutch set up a trading post at the mouth of the Branford River in the 1600s, the source of the name "Dutch Wharf.”

The town's name is said to be derived from the town of Brentford, England. Established in 1644, the town grew during the 18th and 19th centuries. In the late 18th century, the first shoreline community, Stony Creek, was settled. Indian Neck and Pine Orchard were also settled, but neither of those settlements were permanent until the mid-19th century.

In 1852, the railroad helped bring new business, including Branford Lockworks, Malleable Iron Fittings Company, and the Atlantic Wire Company.

During the mid-nineteenth century, Branford became a popular resort area. Approximately twenty hotels opened, including Indian Point House in Stony Creek, Montowese House in Indian Neck, and Sheldon House in Pine Orchard. During the mid-20th century, Branford shed its resort image and subsequently took on many characteristics typically associated with northeastern suburbs.

In 1974, Connecticut Hospice was founded in Branford, the first hospice in the United States.

Neighborhoods:  

·     Branford Center

·     Branford Hills

·     Indian Neck

·     Pine Orchard

·     Stony Creek

·     Short Beach

·     Hotchkiss Grove

Schools:

·     Family Resource Center (Elementary School)

·     John B. Sliney Elementary School

·     Linda B. Chipkin Early Years Center (Elementary School)

·     Mary R. Tisko Elementary School

·     Mary T Murphy Elementary School

·     Francis Walsh Intermediate School (Middle)

·     Branford High School

Community Information:

·     Branford School Website 

·     Town of Branford Website 

·     Metro North Railroad  

·     What's in the area (just for fun)?

·     About New Haven County, CT

 

 

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