Purchase Brook
Purchase Brook is a stream in Connecticut, New England. Purchase Brook is situated nearby to the hamlet Shady Rest, as well as near the neighborhood South Britain.Places in the Area
Nearby places include South Britain Historic District and Sandy Hook.
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 east of Purchase Brook.
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 3½ miles south of Purchase Brook.
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.
Purchase Brook
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
41.46871° or 41° 28′ 7″ northLongitude
-73.29401° or 73° 17′ 38″ westElevation
249 feet (76 metres)Open location code
87H8FP94+F9GeoNames ID
4841148
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