Welcome to West Simsbury ...
West Simsbury is located in Hartford County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of West Simsbury, you might consider that their post office opened in 1803.
A typical abbreviation for West Simsbury: W. Simsbury
West Simsbury is 310 feet [94 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: West Simsbury lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
West Simsbury is located in the (860) area code.
The ZIP code for West Simsbury: 06092<3>
Communities near West Simsbury ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near West Simsbury.
- Hartford
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartford
- Hartford is located in Hartford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 121,535 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hartford <4>
- Hartford
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast) - New Britain
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Britain have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Britain
- New Britain is located in Hartford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 72,198 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Britain <4>
- New Britain
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Britain have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Britain
- New Britain is located in Hartford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 72,198 people
- West Hartford
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Hartford have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Hartford
- West Hartford is located in Hartford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 62,868 people
- Bristol
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bristol have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristol
- Bristol is located in Hartford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 59,734 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bristol <4>
- Bristol
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south) - Manchester
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manchester have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manchester
- Manchester is located in Hartford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 57,362 people
- East Hartford
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Hartford have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Hartford
- East Hartford is located in Hartford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 49,630 people
- Southington
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southington have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southington
- Southington is located in Hartford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 43,829 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around West Simsbury. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for West Simsbury.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of West Simsbury. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around West Simsbury.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around West Simsbury. See our Newspapers Page for West Simsbury.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for West Simsbury ...
Looking for more information about West Simsbury? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for West Simsbury, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for West Simsbury.
Adding West Simsbury to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of West Simsbury in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for West Simsbury was in the book titled U.S. Post Offices (1803).
We also found West Simsbury in the book titled .<6> From that list, the West Simsbury post office opened in 1883.
For more details, see References and Mentions for West Simsbury.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for West Simsbury. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Connecticut: https://portal.ct.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Connecticut's counties, including Hartford, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around West Simsbury - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as West Simsbury). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether West Simsbury or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |