George C Waldo State Park

George C Waldo State Park is a park in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. George C Waldo State Park is situated nearby to the hamlet Shady Rest, as well as near the locality South Britain.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Rocky Glen State Park.

Rocky Glen State Park

Nature reserve

Rocky Glen State Park is an undeveloped public recreation area covering 46 acres along the west side of the Pootatuck River in the town of Newtown, Connecticut. Rocky Glen State Park is situated 2½ miles south of George C Waldo State Park.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include South Britain Historic District and Sandy Hook.

South Britain Historic District

Village

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The South Britain Historic District encompasses the core of the unincorporated village of South Britain in Southbury, Connecticut, United States. The village arose in the 18th century as an industrial center serving the surrounding agricultural community, powered by the Pomperaug River, and rivalled the town center of Southbury in importance. South Britain Historic District is situated 2 miles east of George C Waldo State Park.

Sandy Hook

Suburb

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Sandy Hook is a village in the town of Newtown, Connecticut, United States, founded in 1711. It was listed as a census-designated place prior to the 2020 census. According to the United States Census Bureau in 2021, it has a population of 9,114. Sandy Hook is situated 3 miles south of George C Waldo State Park.

Newtown

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Newtown is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Greater Danbury area as well as the New York metropolitan area. Newtown was founded in 1705, and later incorporated in 1711.

George C Waldo State Park

Type: Park
Location: Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude

41.4626° or 41° 27′ 45″ north

Longitude

-73.29123° or 73° 17′ 28″ west

Elevation

322 feet (98 metres)

Open location code

87H8FP75+2G

GeoNames ID

4834928

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Localities in the Area

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