Shepaug River
The Shepaug River is a 26.0-mile-long river in western Connecticut, in the United States. The river originates at the south end of the Shepaug Reservoir in the town of Warren.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in the United States of America
- Also known as: “Pine Swamp Brook”, “Sheppog River”, “Shippang River”, “Shippoack River”, and “West Branch Shepaug River”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include South Britain Historic District and Hawleyville.
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 3 miles east of Shepaug River.
Hawleyville
Hamlet
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Hawleyville is an unincorporated community in Fairfield County in the town of Newtown, Connecticut, United States, approximately one mile outside the borough of Newtown. It was listed as a census-designated place prior to the 2020 census. Hawleyville is situated 3½ miles southwest of Shepaug River.
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 southeast of Shepaug River.
Shepaug River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Welsh—“Shepaug River” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Shepaug”
- Cebuano: “Shepaug River”
- Dutch: “Shepaug River”
- Irish: “Abhainn Shepaug”
- Venetian: “Shepaug”
- Welsh: “Afon Shepaug”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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