New Haven and Northampton Canal

The New Haven and Northampton Canal was a major private canal built in the early 19th century to provide water transportation from into the interior of and , ending in the at .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include New England Baptist College and Lake Compounce.

College
is a Christian college located at 1541 West Street in . It was founded in 2004 and is affiliated with the nearby Central Baptist Church and Central Christian Academy.

Theme park
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is an amusement park located in and that opened in 1846. It is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States. is situated 2 miles west of New Haven and Northampton Canal.

Carousel
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is a historic carousel at amusement park in . It was designed by Charles I. D. Looff and built around 1890. is situated 2 miles west of New Haven and Northampton Canal.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Plainville and Forestville.

Town
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is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the . The population was 17,525 at the 2020 census. is situated 2 miles northeast of New Haven and Northampton Canal.

Suburb
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is a suburb, which is situated 2 miles north of New Haven and Northampton Canal.

Neighborhood
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The is a National Register of Historic Places district covering a major portion of the center of . is situated 3 miles south of New Haven and Northampton Canal.

New Haven and Northampton Canal

Latitude
41.64343° or 41° 38′ 36″ north
Longitude
-72.88288° or 72° 52′ 58″ west
Elevation
184 feet (56 metres)
Open location code
87H9J4V8+9R
Geo­Names ID
4839397
Wiki­data ID
Q31809974
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Satellite Map

Discover New Haven and Northampton Canal from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to French—“New Haven and Northampton Canal” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as North End and East Bristol.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Southington Shopping Center and Redstone Hill.

Connecticut: Must-Visit Destinations

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