Wheeler Point
Wheeler Point is a cape in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. Wheeler Point is situated nearby to the hamlet Mooreville, as well as near the town Winsted.Places of Interest
Highlights include Platt Hill State Park and American Museum of Tort Law.
Platt Hill State Park
Nature reserve
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Platt Hill State Park is an undeveloped public recreation area occupying 159 acres in the town of Winchester, Connecticut. The state park has hiking trails, picnicking sites, and views of the surrounding area.
American Museum of Tort Law
Museum
The American Museum of Tort Law is a museum developed by Ralph Nader, located in his hometown of Winsted, Connecticut. The museum focuses on topics of civil justice and "aspects of the legal system that handle wrongful actions that result in injury". American Museum of Tort Law is situated 1½ miles northeast of Wheeler Point.
Winchester Soldiers’ Monument
Park
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The Winchester Soldiers' Monument is a historic war memorial located in a park-like setting at the end of Crown Street in the Winsted area of Winchester, Connecticut. Winchester Soldiers’ Monument is situated 1½ miles northeast of Wheeler Point.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Winsted and New Hartford Center.
Winsted
Town
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Winsted is a census-designated place and an incorporated city in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the town of Winchester. The population of Winsted was 7,192 at the 2020 census, a decrease from 7,712 at the 2010 census. Winsted is situated 2 miles northeast of Wheeler Point.
New Hartford Center
Village
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New Hartford Center is a census-designated place in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It comprises the village of New Hartford, the adjacent Pine Meadow Historic District, and some surrounding forest land, all within the town of New Hartford. New Hartford Center is situated 6 miles east of Wheeler Point.
Colebrook
Village
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Colebrook is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,361 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region. Colebrook is situated 6 miles north of Wheeler Point.
Wheeler Point
- Type: Cape
- Also known as: “Point Comfort”
- Category: landform
- Location: Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
41.9026° or 41° 54′ 9″ northLongitude
-73.09039° or 73° 5′ 25″ westElevation
883 feet (269 metres)Open location code
87H8WW35+2RGeoNames ID
4845654
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