Crotch of the River

Crotch of the River is a stream bend in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Crotch of the River is situated nearby to the neighborhood Prospect Hill Historic District, as well as near Main Street Historic District.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Windham Textile and History Museum and William Jillson Stone House.

Windham Textile and History Museum

Museum

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The Windham Textile and History Museum is a museum in Willimantic, Connecticut, in the New England region of the United States. It is currently located in Main St.

William Jillson Stone House

Museum

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The William Jillson Stone House is a historic house museum at 561 Main Street inside Jillson Square Park, in the Willimantic section of Windham, Connecticut.

Jillson Square Park

Park

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Jillson Square Park is park located in Willimantic, Connecticut. It holds the William Jillson Stone House on its area, and is home to the Willimantic Carnival.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Prospect Hill Historic District and Main Street Historic District.

Prospect Hill Historic District

Neighborhood

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The Prospect Hill Historic District encompasses a large residential area in the Willimantic section of Windham, Connecticut. Located north of the Main Street commercial district, it was developed between about 1865 and 1930, and is one of the state's largest historic districts, with more than 800 contributing buildings.

Main Street Historic District

Neighborhood

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The Main Street Historic District encompasses the historic portion of the central business district of Willimantic, in Windham, Connecticut. The district encompasses the commercial business district of Willimantic and is roughly linear along Main Street and Riverside Drive between Church Street and Bridge Street.

Willimantic

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Willimantic is a census-designated place located in Windham, Connecticut, United States. Previously organized as a city and later as a borough, Willimantic is currently one of two tax districts within the Town of Windham.

Crotch of the River

Type: Stream bend
Also known as: “The Center” and “The Horseshore”
Category: body of water
Location: Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude

41.71593° or 41° 42′ 57″ north

Longitude

-72.19258° or 72° 11′ 33″ west

Elevation

154 feet (47 metres)

Open location code

87H9PR84+9X

GeoNames ID

4832185

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