Connecticut River State Wildlife Area
Connecticut River State Wildlife Area is a park in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Connecticut River State Wildlife Area is situated nearby to the neighborhood Main Street Historic District, as well as near the town Portland.- Type: Park
- Description: park in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
- Also known as: “Riverport Park at Frisbee Landing”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Arrigoni Bridge and Middletown–Portland railroad bridge.
Arrigoni Bridge
Bridge
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The Arrigoni Bridge, also known locally as the Portland Bridge is a steel through arch bridge carrying Route 17 and Route 66 across the Connecticut River, connecting Middletown, Connecticut, to Portland, Connecticut.
Middletown–Portland railroad bridge
Bridge
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The Middletown–Portland railroad bridge is a swing truss railroad bridge crossing the Connecticut River and Route 9 in Middletown, Connecticut, just south of the Arrigoni Bridge.
Broad Street Historic District
Park
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The Broad Street Historic District encompasses a well-preserved 19th-century residential area in Middletown, Connecticut, USA. Centered on Broad and Pearl Streets West of Main Street, the area was developed residential in response to local economic development intended to revitalize the city, whose port was in decline. Broad Street Historic District is situated 2 miles south of Connecticut River State Wildlife Area.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cromwell and Main Street Historic District.
Cromwell
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Cromwell is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States, located within the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The population was 14,225 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector of England.
Main Street Historic District
Neighborhood
The Main Street Historic District in Cromwell, Connecticut is roughly bounded by Nooks Hill Road, Prospect Hill Road, Wall and West Streets, and New Lane, and Stevens Lane and Main Street.
Portland
Town
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Portland is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The population was 9,384 at the 2020 census.
Connecticut River State Wildlife Area
Latitude
41.58464° or 41° 35′ 5″ northLongitude
-72.64643° or 72° 38′ 47″ westElevation
3 feet (1 metre)Open location code
87H9H9M3+VCOpenStreetMap ID
way 43438058OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
“Connecticut River State Wildlife Area” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Connecticut River State Wildlife Area”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Indian Hill Avenue Historic District and Middletown.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Portland Riverfront Park and Cromwell Meadows State Wildlife Area.
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