Welcome to Winsted ...
Winsted is located in Litchfield County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Winsted, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
Winsted is 700 feet [213 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Winsted lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Winsted is within the (860) area code.
The ZIP code for Winsted: 06098<3>
Communities Also Named Winsted ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named Winsted - they are located in California, Florida, Minnesota and Tennessee.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Winsted.
Communities near Winsted ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Winsted.
- West Hartford
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Hartford have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bristol have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 <5>
- Bristol
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south) - Torrington
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Torrington
- Torrington is located in Litchfield County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 33,870 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Torrington <5>
- Torrington
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Torrington have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Torrington
- Torrington is located in Litchfield County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 33,870 people
- Farmington
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmington have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmington
- Farmington is located in Hartford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25,496 people
- Simsbury
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east) - Bloomfield
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloomfield have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomfield
- Bloomfield is located in Hartford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 21,182 people
- Avon
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast) - Plainville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plainville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plainville
- Plainville is located in Hartford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 17,486 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 Winsted. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Winsted.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Winsted. 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 Winsted.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Winsted. Our list includes 13 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Winsted.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Winsted ...
Looking for more information about Winsted? 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 Winsted, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Winsted.
Adding Winsted to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Winsted 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 Winsted was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Winsted on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Connecticut (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Winsted.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Winsted. 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 Litchfield, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Winsted - 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 Winsted). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Winsted or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |