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Bolton, Connecticut
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| Bolton, Connecticut | |
| Coordinates: | |
|---|---|
| NECTA | Hartford |
| Region | Capitol Region |
| Incorporated | 1720 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Selectman-town meeting |
| - First selectman | Robert R. Morra |
| Area | |
| - City | 38.1 km² (14.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2005)[1] | |
| - City | 5,170 |
| - Density | 139/km² (359/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 06043 |
| Website: http://bolton.govoffice.com/ | |
Bolton is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 5,017 at the 2000 census and encompasses 14.7 square miles. Bolton was incorporated in October 1720 and is governed by town meeting.
The towns school system is extremely well-reputed within the state despite its relatively small enrollment (<400 students). The high school is affiliated with the NCCC athletic conference.
Route 6, one of the most dangerous roads in the nation, splits the town in half. Despite attempts to re-route the highway for decades, no consensus has been passed.
Bolton, CT is home to NHL star Ron Hainsey, the 1st Round Pick of the Montreal Canadiens and the current defensemen for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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In 1723, Jonathan Edwards was installed as Bolton's first pastor.
In 1781, George Washington stayed at a home in Bolton. Later that year, the French army passed through the town.
- Ralph Earl, artist and portrait painter, died in town in 1801.
- Ron Hainsey, NHL defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.0 km² (14.7 mi²). 37.3 km² (14.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (1.91%) is water.
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 5,017 people, 1,906 households, and 1,442 families residing in the town.
The population density was 134.4/km² (348.2/mi²). There were 1,969 housing units at an average density of 52.8/km² (136.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.73% White, 0.66% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.48% Asian
| Party | Active Voters | Inactive Voters | Total Voters | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1,014 | 26 | 1,040 | 28.77% | |
| Democratic | 950 | 24 | 974 | 26.94% | |
| Unaffiliated | 1,543 | 56 | 1,599 | 44.23% | |
| Minor Parties | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.06% | |
| Total | 3,509 | 106 | 3,615 | 100% | |
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Tolland County, Connecticut County Seat: None; no county government |
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Andover | Bolton | Columbia | Coventry | Ellington | Hebron | Mansfield | Somers | Stafford | Tolland | Union | Vernon | Willington | |
| Communities and CDPs |
Central Somers | Coventry Lake | Crystal Lake | Rockville | South Coventry | Stafford Springs | Storrs | |
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State of Connecticut Hartford (capital) |
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