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Milford, Connecticut

Coordinates: 41°13′27″N 73°03′35″W / 41.22417°N 73.05972°W / 41.22417; -73.05972
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Milford, Connecticut
Aerial view of Milford city center and harbor
Aerial view of Milford city center and harbor
Etymology: Ford by a mill
Nickname: 
Sleepy Hollow[1]
Motto: 
A Small City with a Big Heart!
Milford's location within New Haven County and Connecticut
Milford's location within New Haven County and Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°13′27″N 73°03′35″W / 41.22417°N 73.05972°W / 41.22417; -73.05972
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyNew Haven
Settled1639
Incorporated (city)1959
Named forMilford, Surrey
Area
 • Total25.13 sq mi (65.09 km2)
 • Land21.91 sq mi (56.73 km2)
 • Water3.23 sq mi (8.35 km2)
Population
 • Total50,558
 • Density2,308/sq mi (891.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
06460, 06461
Area code(s)203/475
FIPS code09-47515
GNIS feature ID0208882
Major highways
Websitewww.ci.milford.ct.us

Milford is a city in Connecticut in the United States.

Professional wrestler Goldust was born in Milford.

References

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  1. "Connecticut's Sleepy Hollow". ConnecticutHistory.org. ConnecticutHumanities. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  3. "QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. U.S. Department of Commerce. Retrieved August 3, 2023.