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Haddam Meadows State Park
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History of the Area |
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In colonial times the broad floodplain that is now Haddam Meadows State Park played an important role in the agricultural economy of the area. Fertilized each year by spring flooding along the banks of the Connecticut River, it yielded abundant crops of hay and grain. After the harvest, the meadow was used as common pasture for all who owned livestock in Haddam.
Situated on the channel side of the river, the meadows were important in the last century as a shipping point. River steamers brought cargoes from New York and returned loaded with products like firewood or gin. Later, the railroad did a flourishing business carrying people to and from Saybrook to Hartford. Several local train stops were situated within the boundaries of the present park.
The park was created in 1944 with a gift of 154 acres from the Hazen Foundation. |
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Ivoryton, CT
BEST COUNTRY INNConnecticut Magazine, September, 2003
A Beautiful Restored Turn-of-the-Century Inn with 13-Rooms and A
Top-Rated AAA Four-Diamond Restaurant. One mile From Main Street Essex
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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Haddam Meadows State Park overlooks the scenic Connecticut River and offers open grassy areas for field sports, fishing, and ... Haddam Meadows State Park overlooks the scenic Connecticut River ... | |
Gillette Castle State Park is located in East Haddam, Connecticut. ... It looks like a medieval fortress, but a step inside the stone castle reveals the built-in couches, table trackway, and ... | |
Haddam Meadows State Park ... Haddam Meadows State Park Haddam, CT This park is on the west banks of the Connecticut River just north of the Rt. 82 exit of Rt. 9 and the Goodspeed Opera ... | |
United States Geological Survey, Office of Ground Water, Branch of Geophysics web site ... acquired at two sites in New England ? Haddam Meadows State Park in Connecticut and Massachusetts Military ... | |
... GPR) Survey Line 51 GPR Survey (full version209KB)Haddam Meadows State Park, Ct. This survey was collected across a ... playing field in Haddam Meadows State Park, Ct. The park is ... | |
The US50 is a extensive guide to history, outdoors, tourism, events and attractions for the fifty ... 860)424-3200 [Return to top] Haddam Meadows State Park This large meadow is situated in the ... | |
Launch Site Haddam Meadows State Park DirectionsNorthbound on Rt.9,-Exit 7 off Rt. 9go to the end. left on (9A) 154. 3 miles to Haddam Meadowswatch for entrance to park on right ... | |
... fixated destinations. DEPART IN THE WATER PROMPTLY BY 1000 am (pack a lunch) Launch Site Haddam Meadows State Park DirectionsNorthbound on Rt.9,-Exit 7 off Rt. 9go to the end. left on (9A ... | |
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce is an information source for tourism in the Connecticut ... and Native American Festival transports Haddam Meadows State Park back to the early 1800s ... | |
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce provides information about towns and cities located in the ... Valley Railroad line to Haddam Meadows State Park. The ultimate objective is to connect ... | |
For Christmas Count and For Spring Breeding Bird Survey. Here are your team captains, their telephone numbers, and their turf GINGER BLADEN (1-860/434-9644) Lake Hayward, Route 85 south of... | |
... 409-4332. Gay City State Park, Route 85, 3 miles south of Bolton, Hebron. 295-9523. Haddam Meadows State Park, Route 154, Haddam. 345-8334. Haley Farms State Park, Route 215, Groton. 441-6777 ... | |
... 1655 or 1-401-333-2804 September 20th, and 21st Tabacco Valley Flywheelers Fall Show Haddam Meadows State Park Rt. 154 Haddam, CT Call Russ Bengtson 1-860-347-5774 September 20th, 21st, and 23rd ... |
Area Campgrounds | | River Dale Farm Camp Site
111 River Rd
Clinton, CT
(860) 669-5388
| Camp Niantic by the Atlantic
271 W Main St
Niantic, CT
(860) 739-9308
| 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 the North off I-91 south, take a left, Exit 20 onto Route 9. Take Exit 10 off Route 9 onto Route 154. Follow Route 154 and Haddam Meadows State Park is on the left.
From the South take I-95, then take Exit 69 onto Route 9 north. Take a right onto Exit 7 onto Route 82. Go straight onto Route 154. Follow Route 154 and Haddam Meadows State Park is on the right.
From the East off I-395, take Exit 80 onto Route 82. Follow Route 82 over the drawbridge. Take a right onto Route 154. Follow Route 154 north and Haddam Meadows State Park will be on the right.
From the West off I-84 east, take a right, Exit 27 onto I-691. Follow I-691 to route 91 north, and then right onto Route 9 south. Follow Route 9 and take Exit 10 onto Route 154. Follow Route 154 and Haddam Meadows State Park is on the left. |
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