Farmington Valley

Farminton Valley
Geography
Location	Connecticut
Population centers	Parts ofAvon,Canton,Farmington,Granby,Simsbury
Borders on	Northwest Hills (Connecticut)(west),Talcott Mountain(east)

TheFarmington Valleyis located along the western boundary ofHartford CountyinConnecticut,borderingLitchfield Countyimmediately to the west. It is defined by theFarmington River,which runs through it. Physiographically, the valley is lowlands and floodplain flanked by theLitchfield Hillson the west (which itself is the northern terminus of the larger Mid-Atlantic Highlands Region) andTalcott Mountainon the east (a section of the more extensiveMetacomet Ridge).

The term Farmington Valley, as used in the local vernacular, refers primarily to the towns ofFarmington,Avon,Simsbury,CantonandGranby.However, when defined by the course of the Farmington River, or by its entire watershed, the term can refer to large areas of land across the north central portion of Connecticut and into southernMassachusetts.

Education

The Farmington Valley is home to five individual school districts, the Avon Public Schools, Canton Public Schools, Granby Public Schools,Farmington Public Schools,and Simsbury Public Schools.

There are multiple boarding schools located in the valley including,Avon Old Farms,Miss Porter's School,and theWestminster School.

Healthcare

Hospitals

TheUniversity of Connecticut Health Centeris the major hospital serving the Farmington Valley.

External links

• http://farmingtonvalley.events
• http://farmingtonvalley.net/Default.aspx
• http://na.fs.fed.us/highlands/about/index.shtm