Welcome to Barkhamsted ...
Barkhamsted is located in Litchfield County<1>.
The pronunciation of Barkhamsted: bark-ham-stead<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Barkhamsted, you might consider that their post office opened in 1870.
Barkhamsted is 1,070 feet [326 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Barkhamsted lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Barkhamsted lies within the (860) area code.
The ZIP code for Barkhamsted: 06063<4>
Communities near Barkhamsted ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Barkhamsted.
- Hartford
(16 miles [25.7 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 <5>
- Hartford
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast) - New Britain
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Britain have been provided by the GNIS.<6> 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 <5>
- New Britain
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Britain have been provided by the GNIS.<6> 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
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Hartford have been provided by the GNIS.<6> 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.<6> 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) - East Hartford
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Hartford have been provided by the GNIS.<6> 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
- Enfield
(18 miles [29 km] to the east) - Westfield
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westfield
- Westfield is located in Hampden County (MA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 41,063 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 Barkhamsted. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Barkhamsted.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Barkhamsted. 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 Barkhamsted.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Barkhamsted. See our Newspapers Page for Barkhamsted.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Barkhamsted ...
Looking for more information about Barkhamsted? 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 Barkhamsted, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Barkhamsted.
Adding Barkhamsted to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Barkhamsted 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 Barkhamsted was in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
We also found Barkhamsted in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Barkhamsted.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Barkhamsted. 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 pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Barkhamsted. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Barkhamsted - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 Barkhamsted). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Barkhamsted or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |