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Interested in some fun facts and history about Barkhamsted, CT?
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- Barkhamsted was incorporated as a town in 1779.
- The town is named after Berkhamsted, a small town in Hertfordshire, England.
- The Barkhamsted Reservoir, located in the town, is the primary water source for the city of Hartford and other surrounding towns.
- The town has a rich agricultural history, with many farms still operating today.
- The Barkhamsted Lighthouse Archaeological District, located on the Connecticut River, contains the remains of a lighthouse built in the early 1800s.
- The town is home to People's State Forest, which has over 3,000 acres of wooded trails, camping sites, and the Barkhamsted Reservoir Beach.
- The town was once home to the Barkhamsted Lighthouse, which was a stopping point for river traffic on the Connecticut River.
- The population of Barkhamsted is around 3,700 people.
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