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, a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Haddam, a part of Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,671 at the 2000 census.
At about 1800, Higganum Village was the center of most economic activity in the town. The neighborhood had abundant water power, and Higganum Landing was a natural cove and river port. Higganum now encompasses the town's traditional village center and remains the shopping and civic center for Haddam. It has a village green with a veterans' memorial and museum, a youth center and a gazebo. The village has a grocery store, hardware store, banks, pharmacy, gift shops, post office, package stores, barber shop, dry cleaners, restaurants and other retail businesses.
There are also many old farms in Higganum. One such farm is Dream Meadows on Candlewood Hill Road. This farm offers riding lessons and a place to keep your horse. It also has a large riding ring to work your horse.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.2 km² (5.1 mi²). 12.6 km² (4.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (4.32%) is water.
The name originated from the language of the Higganumpus Indians which means Great Bend in River.
Higganum lies on the banks of the Connecticut River and is found immediately south of Middletown
Geographical Landmarks include Candlewood Hill, Candlewood Brook, Seven Falls and Bible Rock.
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