Kent, Connecticut

Kent is a town located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, alongside the border with New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,858. Its ZIP code is 06757. Long-time resident Henry Kissinger often conducts his television interviews from the town. Also, Seth MacFarlane, creator of the show Family Guy, was born and lived here. Kent is also home to Kent School, a New England boarding school. Also, KenMont and KenWood camps are located here.

Kent Falls State Park

See: Kent Falls State Park

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Kent Falls State Park, with its scenic view of the 250' (in multiple stages) Kent falls of the Housatonic River is located in Kent. A trail winds a quarter of a mile up along the falls, not difficult to walk but steep and uneven. The park is stocked with trout from the state's hatcheries.

Related Topics:
Housatonic River - Trout

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• CT DEP site for Kent Falls State Park