North Westchester

North Westchester is a hamlet in Town of Colchester, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. North Westchester is situated nearby to the neighborhood Colchester Village Historic District, as well as near the hamlet Hope Valley.

Type: Hamlet
Also known as: “Iron Works Colchester” and “Westchester Station”
Postal code: 06474

Places of Interest

Highlights include Salmon River Airfield and Day Pond State Park.

Salmon River Airfield

Aerodrome

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Salmon River Airfield is an American airport located in Colchester, Connecticut, United States. Salmon River Airfield is situated 2 miles west of North Westchester.

Day Pond State Park

Nature reserve

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Day Pond State Park is a public recreation area covering 180 acres in the town of Colchester, Connecticut. The state park abuts Salmon River State Forest and is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Day Pond State Park is situated 2 miles southwest of North Westchester.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Colchester and Colchester Village Historic District.

Colchester

Town

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Colchester is a census-designated place comprising the primary village and adjacent residential land in the town of Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, United States. Colchester is situated 3½ miles east of North Westchester.

Colchester Village Historic District

Neighborhood

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The Colchester Village Historic District encompasses most of the village center of Colchester, Connecticut. It is located at the junction of Route 16, Route 85, and Norwich Avenue. Colchester Village Historic District is situated 3½ miles east of North Westchester.