Vernon, Connecticut
Vernon, Connecticut | |
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| Town of Vernon | |
The Tower on Fox Hill in Henry Park | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Motto: The Crossroads for Opportunity | |
| Coordinates: 41°50′13″N 72°27′38″W / 41.83694°N 72.46056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| U.S. state | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Region | Capitol Region |
| Incorporated | 1808 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| • Mayor | Daniel A. Champagne |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.1 sq mi (46.9 km2) |
| • Land | 17.7 sq mi (45.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 30,215 |
| • Density | 1,709/sq mi (659.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 06066 |
| Area codes | 860/959 |
| FIPS code | 09-78250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213520 |
| Major highways | |
| Website | www.vernon-ct.gov |
Vernon (/ˈvɜːrnɪn/ VER-nin) is the most populous town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 30,215 at the 2020 census. Vernon contains the smaller villages of Talcottville and Dobsonville, as well as the former City of Rockville.