Bloomfield (Hartford County, CT)

Welcome to Bloomfield ...

Bloomfield is located in Hartford County<1>.

Bloomfield is 130 feet [40 m] above sea level.<2>.

Time Zone: Bloomfield lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time

Bloomfield is within the (860) area code.

The ZIP code for Bloomfield: 06002<3>

Communities Also Named Bloomfield ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 52 communities that are also named Bloomfield - they are located in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois (4), Indiana (3), Iowa, Kansas (4), Kentucky, Maryland (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota, Mississippi (2), Missouri (2), Montana, Nebraska, New Brunswick (2), New Jersey (2), New Mexico, New York (2), Newfoundland and Labrador, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio (4), Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania (2), Prince Edward Island, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Bloomfield.

Communities near Bloomfield ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Bloomfield.

Waterbury
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterbury
- Waterbury lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the southeast of Bloomfield.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 106,826 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waterbury<5>
Waterbury
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- Waterbury lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the southeast of Bloomfield.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 106,826 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterbury have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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Bristol
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- Bristol lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the east of Bloomfield.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 59,734 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bristol have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bristol<5>
Bristol
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- Bristol lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the east of Bloomfield.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 59,734 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bristol have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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Southington
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- Southington lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<4> to the east of Bloomfield.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 43,829 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southington have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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Torrington
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- Torrington lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<4> to the northeast of Bloomfield.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 33,870 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Torrington<5>
Torrington
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- Torrington lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<4> to the northeast of Bloomfield.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 33,870 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Torrington have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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Borough of Naugatuck
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- Borough of Naugatuck lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<4> to the southeast of Bloomfield.
- Estimated population in 2014: 31,659 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Borough of Naugatuck have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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Naugatuck
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- Naugatuck lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<4> to the southeast of Bloomfield.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 30,905 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Naugatuck<5>
Naugatuck
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- Naugatuck lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<4> to the southeast of Bloomfield.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 30,905 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Naugatuck have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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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 Bloomfield. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Bloomfield.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Bloomfield. 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 Bloomfield.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Bloomfield. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Bloomfield.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bloomfield ...

Looking for more information about Bloomfield? 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 Bloomfield, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Bloomfield.

Adding Bloomfield to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Bloomfield 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 that we've found for Bloomfield was the Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851).

We also found Bloomfield in the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).

For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Bloomfield.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bloomfield. 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 Bloomfield - 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 Bloomfield). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Bloomfield or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<4>	Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Bloomfield) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Bloomfield. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from BloomfieldOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bloomfield. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.6396, Longitude: -73.2082
<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.