The town of South Windsor, Connecticut, is a small community situated east of the Connecticut River and across from the parent city, Hartford. The city grew out of homesteaders who relied on the ferry run by John Bissell, which operated from 1633 to 1925. With the passing of time, the town developed into a bustling center of commerce, and well-to-do residents replaced the Colonial structures with grander residences. South Windsor was incorporated in 1845 and has since become home to notable residents such as Jonathan Edwards, steam boat inventor John Fitch, and clock innovator Eli Terry.
The population and steets of East Windsor Hill City are quite varied. The neighborhood is diverse, with a high percentage of residents identifying as ethnic minorities. This area contains a higher percentage of people who identify as ethnic minorities than most other neighborhoods in the United States. The city's population is also multi-ethnic, with residents of Arabic, Lithuanian, and other ethnicities living side by side.
The town's first census traces the city's settlement history back to the mid-sixteenth century, with settlements primarily concentrated in the Windsor Farmes section. However, the town did not begin formal planning until 1679. This town's historic resources inventory includes examples of New England Farmhouse homes, Georgian-style homes, and Cape Cod Cottages. New England farmsteads were popular with early settlers, and the simplicity of construction, plain frame surrounds, and simple rooflines made them popular in New England.