List of Historic Towns and Cities of Connecticut

The following list contains 134 names, both Indigenous and Colonial, of Connecticut towns and cities which are no longer used. For the genealogist this is important information as we often deal with older records which use these names. Many official documents such as deeds, probate records, church registers, and census schedules refer to places by their historical designations rather than the names used today. Without understanding these earlier names, it is easy to misinterpret the location of an event, misplace a family geographically, or overlook relevant records. Recognizing obsolete place names ensures accurate identification of where ancestors lived, worshipped, or conducted business, and provides the necessary context to trace families across shifting political and geographic boundaries.

View a list of the 169 current Connecticut towns and cities, or see how the names changes of current Connecticut towns and cities happened over time.

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