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Lime Rock Park
A compact natural terrain circuit in the scenic hills of northwest Connecticut, beloved for its intimate atmosphere and no-Sunday-racing tradition.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Farmington
Connecticut, United States · North America
About Farmington
Farmington sits on the route: 10 minutes from Plainville, 51km from Lime Rock Park.
Farmington is in Connecticut, United States, with about 25,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Plainville, about 5 km away.
The Farmington Historic District encompasses a 275-acre (111 ha) area of the town center of Farmington, Connecticut. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The area roughly corresponds to the section of Route 10 between Route 4 and U.S. Route 6, and includes 115 buildings, primarilyRead more
residences, built before 1835. The district includes several National Historic Landmarks, include Hill-Stead, the Austin F. Williams Carriagehouse and House, the First Church of Christ, Congregational, and the Stanley-Whitman House.
The town of Farmington was settled in 1640 and incorporated in 1645. It flourished during the 18th century, with a variety of trade and industry, that for a time rivaled the economic importance of Hartford. In the early 19th century it benefited for a time from the construction of the Farmington Canal, which passed through the town. The c. 1830 brick Union Hotel, located in the town center, was built to serve travelers on the canal, and is now an administration building for Miss Porter's School. The town's Main Street was laid out at an early date, and retained its appearance in part because the town's economy declined with the advent of the railroad (which bypassed the town) and the decline of the canal.
Several of the district's building were constructed by Judah Woodruff, a prominent local builder. Among these is the First Church, built in 1771. It is one of the state's only surviving colonial era churches, specifically retaining the original orientation of its main entrance and pulpit on the long sides of the building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Farmington?
Within an hour or so of Farmington: Lime Rock Park (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Farmington?
The nearest famous roads are Mohawk Trail (Route 2) and Ocean Drive (Newport).
Where is Farmington?
Farmington is in Connecticut, United States, about 5 km from Plainville.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 25,000
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Connecticut
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 41.7198, -72.8320
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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