Pootatuck River

Pootatuck River is a stream in Connecticut, New England. Pootatuck River is situated nearby to the hamlet Rocky Glen, as well as near Berkshire Estates.

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.

St. Rose of Lima Church is a Roman Catholic parish church at 46 Church Hill Road in Newtown, Connecticut, United States. It is under the authority of the Diocese of Bridgeport, and was founded under the patronage of St. St. Rose of Lima Church is situated 2 miles southwest of Pootatuck 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.

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 2½ miles northeast of Pootatuck River.

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.

Pootatuck River

Type: Stream
Also known as: “Cowamps”, “Cowams”, “Cowamsque”, “Great Pond Brook”, “Hucko Brook”, “Poodertook Brook”, “Pootatuck Brook”, “Potatuc River”, “Potatuck”, and “Powdertook Brook”
Category: body of water
Location: Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude

41.43843° or 41° 26′ 18″ north

Longitude

-73.26928° or 73° 16′ 9″ west

Elevation

105 feet (32 metres)

Open location code

87H8CPQJ+97

GeoNames ID

4840957

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Satellite Map

Discover Pootatuck River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Rocky Glen and Berkshire Estates.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pootatuck River Reservoir and Rocky Glen Dam.

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