Meriden CT:Basic Information

Quick facts about Meriden CT:

Meriden Connecticut is a town in the New Haven County.
Population of Meriden CT according to the 2000 census, was 58,244 people.
City of Meriden covers the area of 62.5 km² or 24.1 sq mi
It was nicknamed "The Silver city"
76.0% of its population speaks English at home.
Most of its population supports the Democratic party.
The largest ethnic group in Meriden CT is Italian.
Average income is bellow the Connecticut average.
The city was originally part of Wallingford (And not the other way around).
0.4 % of the population is of Native American origin.
The movie Jacknife staring starring Robert De Niro and Ed Harris was filmed in the town.
The city was named after a town in West Midlands, England.
Is the home of the world's first steamed cheeseburger.
There are towns in the western part of the US named after Meriden.
Inventor of modern can opener was born in the city.
Hometown of Gary Burr, a 2005 inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Do not miss to see Castle Craig.
Do no miss to try the steamed cheeseburger in Ted's restaurant.