Kidd Harbor

Kidd Harbor is a sheltered harbor in , in the of . It was named in 1845 for Captain Kidd, who was alleged to have used the harbor as a place to hide his vessel, attacking unsuspecting ships who could not see him.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Bay
  • Description: harbor in Connecticut, United States
  • Also known as: “Kidd’s Harbor”
  • Address: CT

Places of Interest

Highlights include The Thimbles and High Island.

Island
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain.
The Thimble Islands is an archipelago consisting of small in , located in and around the harbor of Stony Creek in the southeast corner of .

Islet
One of the , once served as a hideout for famed pirate Captain Kidd. Kidd's Harbor on the island, as well as nearby Kidd's Island, were named for him.

Islet
is one of the in . It was named for the numerous glacial potholes of various sizes.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stony Creek and Branford Point Historic District.

Suburb
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a coastal village located the southeastern section of , United States, centered on a harbor on . has the ambiance of a small seaside village which retains its roots as a summer vacation location with old Victorian hotels and a working granite quarry.

Neighborhood
Photo: KLOTZPLATE, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a historic district in . It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

Photo: KLOTZPLATE, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a city of 28,000 people in the region of . has six historic districts that are listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places.

Kidd Harbor

Latitude
41.24954° or 41° 14′ 58″ north
Longitude
-72.75676° or 72° 45′ 24″ west
Elevation
20 feet (6 metres)
Open location code
87H966XV+R7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 368390160
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­bay
Geo­Names ID
4837273
Wiki­data ID
Q28229425
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Satellite Map

Discover Kidd Harbor from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Kidd Harbor” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Kidd Harbor”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Hoadley Neck and Pine Orchard.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include West Crib and Money Island.

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