Thomaston

Thomaston

Located in the northwest corner of Connecticut in scenic Litchfield County, Thomaston offers the experience of living in quintessential small-town New England. Originally settled in 1728, the town of Thomaston separated from neighboring Plymouth and was officially incorporated in 1875. The area is best known for its role in the history of clock-making after inventor Eli Terry began mass-producing clocks there in 1803. The region has also been home to several other notable figures throughout its past, including Knights of Columbus founder Michael J. McGivney, and clockmaker Seth Thomas – for whom the town is named.

Conveniently situated along several major roadways, Thomaston has easy access to transportation throughout the area. Route 6 passes through the center of town, leading to Bristol and Hartford to the east, and Watertown and Woodbury to the southwest. The multi-lane highway, Route 8, runs through the eastern part of town, leading to Torrington in the north, and Waterbury and Bridgeport to the south. Meanwhile, nearby Route 63 intersects with I-84, providing a connection to Massachusetts and New York.

Today, Thomaston offers a surprising variety of attractions for a relatively quiet village. Try your hand at a new sport by visiting the Litchfield County Axe House – the only establishment of its kind in the state. Enjoy a cultural outing by learning about the region’s rich railroad history at the Railroad Museum of New England, or catching a performance at the Thomaston Opera House. Dine on an eclectic mix of cuisines at local eateries like Rozzi’s Restaurant, Thai in Love, or Crabby Al’s. With so much to see and do within a friendly rural community, Thomaston is the perfect place to enjoy the quiet comforts of beautiful Litchfield County.