Coventry

Coventry is located in Tolland County, Connecticut and is a part of the Capitol Region Council of Governments. With a population of approximately 12,235 people, Coventry is known for its natural beauty and historic charm. Coventry boasts a 400-acre lake, multiple parks including sports fields, and nature reserves offering hiking trails and scenic views. Coventry, Connecticut has a rich history, and was first settled by colonists in 1706, becoming officially incorporated as a town in 1712. During the American Revolution, Coventry played an important role as a center of military activity. The Town was home to a number of patriot leaders including Connecticut State Hero Nathan Hale, who is famous for his role as a spy for the Continental Army. Hale’s childhood home in Coventry is now a non-profit Connecticut Landmark park, forest, and museum, open to visitors and host to the State’s largest Farmers’ Market.