Sherman, CT
The scenic Town of Sherman, incorporated in Oct. 1802, is located in the Housatonic Valley at the northern end of Candlewood Lake. It is named for Roger Sherman, the only person who signed all four founding documents of the United States of America. Sherman is a rural community of 23.4 square miles with a population, est. 3,581 (as of 2010). Sherman is the northern most town in Fairfield County, accessed by State Routes 39, 37, and 55. Sherman has an excellent K-8 School and high school students have a choice of four area schools to attend.
Sherman has been named “Best Small Town in Connecticut” three times by Connecticut Magazine.
The Appalachian Trail goes through the northern end of Sherman. Part of Squantz Pond is in the town. The Club at River Oaks is an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert McNeil, with clubhouse, full service pro shop, bar/grill and formal dining, exercise, tennis, swimming and more!
Sherman is a popular weekend retreat for New York City residents, with about a third of its residents who are weekenders.
Sherman Town Park offers a sandy beach, playground, and picnic pavilion. The park is open to Sherman town residents and their guests. Boat slips and a launch are available to town residents only.