The Town of Bloomfield
in North Central Connecticut covers 26.4 sq. miles with a population of
19,790 and was originally called Wintonbury because it was formed on
lands from Windsor, Farmington, and Simsbury. The Wintonbury Society was
organized in 1736 and the town itself was incorporated in 1835. Today
the town is one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Hartford
metropolitan area. It borders the capital, and so is especially
convenient for commuters to have jobs there. It's principal industries
include insurance, aerospace products, specialized tools, electronics,
gold and diamond products and diversified industries and agriculture.Bloomfield is a Metro area, Hartford Suburb The
nearby parks and recreation areas are Penwood State Park, Bidwell Park,
Barbers Pond State Park, and Talcott Mountain State Park. The
Bloomfield Farm Implements Museum is located in Bloomfield.