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Middletown is a city located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, along the Connecticut River, in the central part of the state, 16 miles south of Hartford. Follow route 91 South from Hartford, route 72 South from New Britain and the west, and 9 North from the beach area.
In 1650, Middletown was incorporated as a town under its original Native American name, Mattabeseck. It received its present name in 1653.
Middletown was included within Hartford County upon its creation on May 10, 1666. In 1784, the central settlement was incorporated as a city distinct from the town. Both were included within newly formed Middlesex County in May 1785. In 1923, the City of Middletown was consolidated with the Town, making the city limits extensive.
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Middletown, the the hub of Middlesex County, is located right on the Connecticut River, with easy access to major highways, airports, railroads and other modes of transportation. The city's forty-two square miles include rural, suburban and urban settings, with an historic downtown and large city-owned parks and open spaces.
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