Spring Hill is one of the older neighborhoods in Norwalk. It is named for the spring that runs mostly underground that brought potable water to the many settlers living close to the Norwalk River and founding the downtown area. The Norwalk River, connects to the Long Island Sound, and as Norwalk itself grew on the banks of the harbor, the brackish water extends surprisingly far upstream. At Water Street, in the central business corridor, you can see the tide coming in and out from the bridge.
Even today, a water tower sites stop the high point of the hill, providing a reservoir of water that keeps water flowing to the many residents of the area. Spring Hill, and its neighbor Hospital Hill, are one of the most densely populated areas in Norwalk. This is largely due to the early demands for housing near the hospital. Jefferson Magnet school anchors the foot of the hill at Spring Street, and overlooks the Route 7 connector.
The Route 7 connector is an unfinished attempt by the State ro create a true North South State Highway. before the imminent domain land grab by the state, the oldest homes in Norwalk once graced tree line streets in walkable grid that shared the splendid views of the vibrant Norwalk River. With the multi lane elevated highway, those original neighborhood streets were cut off with the highway.
