Haddam is in western Washington County on Hwy 22 north of US Hwy 36.  It was  founded in 1869 and is named after Haddam, Connecticut.

Haddam’s municipal election of 1901 saw women put into the offices of Mayor, City Clerk, Police Judge and entire City Council, even though women were not given the right to vote until 1920.

The women decided to build a jail, accepted a $325.00 bid and saw construction of the stone jail within five months.  The jail is on its’ original site, located one-half block south of main street at the bank corner.  A fun drive-by, plus there is a brief history posted next to the jail.  Just south of Haddam is located the Griswold Wildlife Area, as well as a 9-hole sand green golf course.

Stop-by the community Haddam Café for a home cooked meal.  Haddam Frontier Days is an annual August event for the community as well.