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Chatfield Hollow State Park
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History of the Area |
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Chatfield Hollow Brook flows toward Long Island Sound between two high ridges covered with oak, beech, and hickory. In 1934, the Civilian Conservation Corps built an earth and stone dam across the brook, creating seven acre Schreeder Pond. Pines planted at the same time now form a green setting around the pond.In pre-Colonial times, Indians frequented the valley in considerable numbers for purposes of fishing and hunting. Many artifacts found in the vicinity of Indian Council Caves indicated that Native Americans sought refuge in the jagged ledges and held tribal gatherings amid the rock recesses and overhangs. An Indian trail paralleled the brook, winding through the trees and along what is now the park road.
Early settlers made use of the stream for waterpower. Descendants of three Chatfield brothers, who arrived from England about 1639, were believed to have operated a gristmill along the brook. Occasional chunks of oddly shaped metal fragments found near the watercourse are evidence that an iron smelting furnace worked native ores into metal for implements. Other reminders of early history include several old building foundations, a restored waterwheel on the upper pond, and the covered bridge reproduction spanning Chatfield Hollow Brook |
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Ivoryton, CT
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A Beautiful Restored Turn-of-the-Century Inn with 13-Rooms and A
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Price Range $184$375
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Westbrook , CT
Located along the CT Shoreline midway between New York City and Boston, and only one hour from Hartford, with tons of local attractions both on the Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River.
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... search of Indian caves, explore the jagged rocky ledges and recesses or relax by the cooling waters, or picnic in the soft pine woods at Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth, Connecticut. | |
Listing of all State Parks and Forests that hire seasonal employees with contact information to ... Employment Application Forms 4 Chatfield Hollow State Park 381 Route 80 Killingworth, CT 06419 ... | |
Photography Location Chatfield Hollow State Park, Connecticut by Chris Nicholson Swamp catwalk, Chatfield Hollow State Park, Killingworth, Connecticut. Nikon D1x, Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8. More ... | |
... Everglades, but its not. No alligators to fear here, as its actually a walkway in Chatfield Hollow State Park in Connecticut. Prev ? Index ? Next ? Main Photo Gallery Home | About Chris | May ... | |
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What happened to the rocks in Chatfield Hollow State Park? Background All of the bedrock (ledge) found in the park is a hard, light-colored granitic-type rock called the Monson Gneiss. Originally ... | |
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Area Campgrounds | | River Dale Farm Camp Site
111 River Rd
Clinton, CT
(860) 669-5388
| Aces High RV Park
301 Chesterfield Rd
East Lyme, CT
(860) 739-8858
| Wolf's Den Cooperative Campground
256 Town St
East Haddam, CT
(860) 873-9681
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From Route 9 take Exit 9. Follow Route 81 south to Route 80 west and watch for park entrance signs.
From I-95 take Exit 63. Follow Route 81 north to Route 80 west. |
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Chatfield Hollow State Park
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