Cornwall, Connecticut

Cornwall
Town of Cornwall
West Cornwall covered bridge
Interactive map of Cornwall
Coordinates: 41°50′43″N 73°19′53″W / 41.84528°N 73.33139°W / 41.84528; -73.33139
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyLitchfield
RegionNorthwest Hills
Incorporated (city)May 1740
Government
 • TypeSelectman-town meeting
 • First selectmanGordon M. Ridgway (D)
 • SelectwomanMarina Kotchoubey(D)
 • SelectmanPriscilla Pavel (R)
Area
 • Total
46.3 sq mi (120.0 km2)
 • Land46.1 sq mi (119.3 km2)
 • Water0.27 sq mi (0.7 km2)
Elevation
709 ft (216 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,567
 • Density34.02/sq mi (13.13/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
06754, 06796
Area codes860/959
FIPS code09-17240
GNIS feature ID0213412
Websitewww.cornwallct.org

Cornwall is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,567 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region.