Thompson [Windham County] (Parish) was named in 1728 from its chief owner, Sir Robert Thompson. It was incorporated from Killingly in May 1785.
Total area, 48.7 sq. miles, Land area, 46.9 sq. miles. Population, est., 8,958. Voting districts, 4. Principal industries, agriculture, and manufacture of woolen goods, plastics, candy, plumbing goods, synthetics, tool and die, power equipment, corrugated boxes, bakery, wooden pellets and fiber optics technology.
Thompson includes the areas known as Quinebaug, Grosvenordale and North Grosvenordale.
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- Thompson Historical Society Newsletter, events calendar and information on collections, membership and museum shop.
- Thompson Public Library Searchable online catalog, newsletter and information on children's services, programs, events and reference services.
- Town of Thompson Municipal site providing announcements, photo gallery and information on government, events, boards and commissions.
- Town of Thompson Mapping site to determine land conservation, topography, natural water source protection, wetlands and zoning.
- West Thompson Lake Flood Risk Management Project Photo and information from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.