Pomperaug River
The Pomperaug River is a 13.4-mile-long river in the US state of Connecticut. The two main tributaries to the Pomperaug are the Nonnewaug River and the Weekeepeemee River; their confluence forms the Pomperaug and Woodbury developed here.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in the United States of America
- Also known as: “Pomeraug River”, “Pompawraug River”, “Pomperage River”, “Pomperague River”, and “Southbury River”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Rocky Glen State Park and Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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 1½ miles southwest of Pomperaug River.
Sandy Hook Elementary School
School
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Sandy Hook Elementary School is situated 2 miles southwest of Pomperaug River.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sandy Hook and South Britain Historic District.
Sandy Hook
Village
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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 2 miles southwest of Pomperaug River.
South Britain Historic District
Village
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 north of Pomperaug River.
Heritage Village
Locality
Heritage Village is a census-designated place in the town of Southbury in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 3,736 at the 2010 census. Heritage Village is situated 3½ miles north of Pomperaug River.
Pomperaug River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Pomperaug River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Catalan to Welsh—“Pomperaug River” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Pomperaug”
- Cebuano: “Pomperaug River”
- Dutch: “Pomperaug River”
- Irish: “Abhainn Pomperaug”
- Venetian: “Pomperaug”
- Welsh: “Afon Pomperaug”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Oakdale Manor and Berkshire Estates.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Horse Hill and Lake Zoar Wildlife Area.
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