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Waterbury is located in New Haven County, west of Meriden between New Britain and Southbury, along Interstate 84 near Scoville Reservoir. Mattatuck State Forest is located just north.Waterbury ranks first among U.S. cities in the manufacture of copper goods and brass, an industry that dates to 1802. Blanks for nickels are produced in Waterbury mills and sent to the United States Mint. The original name of the settlement was Mattatuck when it was purchased from Indians in 1674. The name was changed to Waterbury when it was incorporated in 1686. Waterbury is part of the Waterbury, Connecticut metro area.
Art Mattatuck Museum | Seven Angels Theatre | The Waterbury Chorale |
Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns House on the Hill |
Education Naugatuck Valley Community College |
Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries Cafe 457 | D'Amelios Italian Eatery | Gagliardi's Restaurant and Pizza | Lisboa Restaurant |
History Green - Waterbury | Mattatuck Museum |
Public Libraries Silas Bronson Library | Silas Bronson Library |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Quality Inn of Waterbury | Quality Inn Waterbury | Seventy Hillside | Sheraton Waterbury Hotel | Super 8 Motel-Waterbury | Super 8 Waterbury CT |
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Southmayd Retirement Home for Women |
Spas Wild Strawberry Salon and Day Spa |
Transportation Waterbury Airport |
Wildlife Viewing Waterbury Veterinary Hospital |
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