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New Haven, Connecticut

Located in New Haven County, Connecticut, New Haven was founded in 1638. New Haven-style apizza (pronounced 'ah-BEETS') is regularly ranked the best pizza in America. The Amistad trial in New Haven was argued before the Supreme Court by John Quincy Adams.
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Founded 1638 | Population 141,686 | Peak 141,686 (2024) | County New Haven County

Top 10 Most Important Events for New Haven, Connecticut

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1638Puritan Colony Founded: Theocratic colony established by John Davenport on Quinnipiac harbor.
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1701Yale University Founded: Collegiate School moves to New Haven in 1716; becomes Yale, one of world's most prestigious universities.
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1839Amistad Trial: Enslaved Africans who seized the ship Amistad tried in New Haven. Supreme Court grants freedom.
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1900Lollipop Invented: George Smith of New Haven claims to have invented the modern lollipop, naming it after a racehorse.
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1920Winchester Rifle Factory Peak: Winchester Repeating Arms factory employs thousands, anchoring New Haven's industrial economy.
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1966Black Panther Trials: Bobby Seale trial brings national attention and protests to New Haven.
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2010Biotech Hub Emerges: Yale-affiliated biotech companies drive new economy.
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2019Apizza Named Best in America: New Haven-style apizza (Frank Pepe's, Sally's) regularly ranked best pizza in America.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1638 Culture
Puritan Colony Founded
1701 Culture
Yale University Founded
1839 Civil Rights
Amistad Trial
1900 Business
Lollipop Invented
1920 Industry
Winchester Rifle Factory Peak
1966 Civil Rights
Black Panther Trials
2010 Science
Biotech Hub Emerges
2019 Culture
Apizza Named Best in America

Did You Know?

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New Haven-style apizza (pronounced 'ah-BEETS') is regularly ranked the best pizza in America.
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The Amistad trial in New Haven was argued before the Supreme Court by John Quincy Adams.
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Eli Whitney's cotton gin was patented in New Haven in 1794.
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New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
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New Haven was founded in 1638.
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