The area, 9.8 sq. miles, an Indian camping ground on which many relics such as arrowheads have been found, was first settled by colonists from Derby in 1678.The town was incorporated in 1871 on lands from each of the bordering towns: Bethany, Naugatuck, Oxford, and Seymour.
Beacon Falls' principle industries include agriculture, warehouse storage and manufacture of plastic molding and small hardware. Exit 24, off of Route 8 will get you here. Beacon Falls is just north of Seymour.
