Why visit Higganum
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Candlewood Hill, Split Rock, Thankful Arnold House and Haddam Center Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Higganum
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About Higganum
Higganum is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Haddam, a part of Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 2,089 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Higganum, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Museums and landmarks11
Thankful Arnold House
Museum · 2.2 mi
14 Hayden Hill Road, Haddam
We 09:00-15:00; Th 14:00-20:00; Fr 12:00-15:00
Haddam Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Human settlement in Connecticut, United States of America
Higganum Landing Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
James Hazelton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Thankful Arnold House Museum
Museum · 2.1 mi
Historic house museum in Connecticut, US
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes9
The Road Runner Pub
Bar and pub · 0.4 mi
12 Killingworth Road, Higganum
Th-Sa 16:00-23:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
201 Saybrook Road, Higganum
Mo-Th 05:00-20:00; Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa-Su 05:00-20:00
History
The name "Higganum" is derived from an Indian name meaning either "at the tomahawk rock" or "Great Bend in River".
At about 1800, Higganum Center was the area of most economic activity in the town. The neighborhood had abundant water power, and Higganum Landing on the Connecticut River formed a natural cove that served as a river port and shipbuilding center from the late 1700s through the mid-1800s. Scovil Hoe Company, which made hoes that helped till soil for crops that included cotton and tobacco, once had a major factory based in Higganum. Higganum Landing Historic District has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2018.
Higganum encompasses the town's traditional center and remains the shopping and civic center for Haddam. It has a center green with a veterans' memorial, Shad museum, a youth center and a gazebo.
From the History section of Higganum, Connecticut on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship5
First Congregational Church of Haddam
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.3 mi
905 Saybrook Road, Haddam
Saint Peter Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
30 Saint Peters Lane, Higganum
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Higganum
69 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Meriden Markham Muni Ap (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hartford–Brainard Airport (HFD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Middletown 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Durham 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- East Hampton 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Chester Center 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Deep River Center 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Meriden 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Essex Village 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Colchester 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Wallingford Center 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Wethersfield 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- PostcardStreetLookingWestHigganumCT1909, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Higganum Reservoir, Higganum CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higganum Reservoir Dam, Higganum CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CT Route 81, Higganum CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Little Free Library, Higganum CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higganum Village Market, Higganum CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higganum, CT, CTsignhunt, CC0
- St James Church, Higganum CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- FormerTownHallHaddamCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Clarkhurst Road, Haddam Neck CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Rock Landing, Haddam CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- HurdSP IMG 0250, Morrowlong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HaddamCT JamesHazeltonHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Haddam, CT, CTsignhunt, CC0
- Thankful Arnold House Museum, Haddam CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- ISS016-E-20941 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS033-E-15410 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-7463 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-20942 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- HaddamCT SeniorCenter, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HaddamCT TownHall, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HaddamCT TownOffices, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HaddamCT BrainerdMemorialLibrary, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HaddamCT FirstCongregationalChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
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