Orange, Connecticut

Orange is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 13,233.

Culture and Notable Features

Orange maintains its rural roots through the Orange Country Fair every September, which serves as a miniature homage to many typical American State Fairs. In early August, the town also promotes the Orange Volunteer Fireman's Carnival, which raises funds to support the town's continuing all-volunteer fire department. Both events are held at the fairgrounds at High Plains Community Center near the center of town.

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Orange was the home of the first computer camp, held at the local Amity Jr. High School in 1978. It is not widely known, but Orange is also host to one of the primary manufacturing plants of PEZ candies.

Related Topics:
Computer camp - PEZ

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During the Cold War, Orange served as a location for the permanent deployment of Nike missiles for the defense of Greater New Haven.

Related Topics:
Cold War - Nike - Greater New Haven

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