Looking to buy a home in Norwalk, Connecticut?
Norwalk located in southwestern Connecticut, on Long Island Sound was founded February 26, 1640 – sixth largest city in the state of Connecticut.
- Named after the Algonquin word noyank, meaning “point of land”, or more probably from the native American name “Naramauke”
- A population of approximately 83,000.
- 40 miles NE (one hour drive) from New York City.
- First full weekend of August, it draws about 85,000 people to the area in celebration of the visual and performing arts in historic South Norwalk for over 25 years.
- Norwalk State Heritage Park includes museums, an amphitheater, visitor’s center, boardwalk, fishing piers, boat docks, artwork and children’s playgrounds.
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