Quiet Corner

Map of Connecticut showing the Northeastern Connecticut region in blue and the Windham region in yellow.

The Quiet Corner, also known as Northeastern Connecticut, is a region of the state of Connecticut, located in the northeastern corner of the state.^[1] It is generally associated with Windham County, but also incorporates eastern sections of Tolland County and the northern portion of New London County. The most frequently cited boundary is the semi-rural town of Coventry, which is noticeably more rustic in character than the more suburban towns to the west with the exception of Andover, CT.^[2]

The Quiet Corner is known for being underpopulated and isolated in contrast with the rest of Connecticut, with many of its towns having populations below 5,000. It received its name from its status as an area largely composed of rural and semi-rural towns containing large areas of farmland, rivers and lakes, and state forests. It forms one of the least-urbanized districts along the Northeast Megalopolis, and has a crime rate that is generally much lower than that of the rest of Connecticut. In addition, though many of the towns are within commuting distance of Boston, none are considered a part of the Boston Metropolitan Area. It is because of these distinctions that Congress created the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor which comprises much of the region.

The region is popular with tourists for its traditional New England scenery, culture, locally produced foods and bed and breakfasts, and is especially noted for its many antique shops. Major attractions in the Quiet Corner include the main University of Connecticut campus in Storrs; the birthplace of Samuel Huntington in Scotland; Route 169, a National Scenic Byway running north-and-south through the region; the Prudence Crandall House Museum in Canterbury; the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry; and the many antiques shops of Pomfret, Putnam, and Woodstock.

The region has seen a resurgence in the production of local foods, producing local wines, cheeses, ice cream, apples, maple syrup, beer, and a variety of heirloom crops.

References

1. ^ Hershey, Alex (2005-10-09). "New England's Quiet Corner". Los Angeles Times. http://travel.latimes.com/articles/la-tr-newengland9oct09. Retrieved 2007-12-17. 
2. ^ "Gateway to the Quiet Corner, Coventry". IgoUgo. http://www.igougo.com/travelcontent/journalEntryOverview.aspx?JournalID=7859&entryID=7859. Retrieved 2007-12-17. 

External links

• Connecticut East Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Connecticut State Route 169