Vernon [Tolland County] was formerly known as North Bolton and likely named from the home of George Washington at Mount Vernon. It was incorporated in 1808.
Area, 18.1 sq. miles. Population, 2000 Census, 28,063. Voting districts, 7. Principal industries, anodizing, metal surface treatments, bacteriological media production, communications equipment, fire retardant paints, dyeing and finishing of fabrics, plastics, tools and dies, woodworking.
The Town of Vernon and the City of Rockville were consolidated in July of 1965 and are collectively known as Vernon-Rockville. This includes the areas of Middlefield and Talcottville.
Vernon is part of the Capitol Region Metropolitan District in Connecticut.
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- Town of Vernon Fire Department Fire, rescue, and EMS information.
- Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut Gateway for the community offering information on real estate, local government, places of worship, recreation, and community calendar.
- Recycle Program Items which can be recycled with preparation instructions.
- Vernon Government Roster of officials.
- South Windsor Kennel Club Home Page AKC club in sponsoring an annual conformation show, located in Vernon.
- The Tower on Fox Hill Historic information on Memorial Tower, along with photos.
- Vernon's Tunnel One hundred eight foot keystone arch tunnel, built between 1846 and 1849 by masons and stonecutters.
- Town of Vernon Town profile, annual report and municipal information.