New Milford, New England town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Description
New Milford is a town set along the Housatonic River with residential neighborhoods and business zones spread across rolling terrain. The area includes the river valley, open spaces, and developed sections that shape how the community is laid out.
History
The first European settlement began in 1707 when John Noble Sr. and his daughter Sarah established a residence in land previously inhabited by the Wawyachtonoc people. This early founding shaped the area's long-term development.
Culture
The town center hosts religious buildings, art galleries, and performance venues that support local creative work throughout the year. These spaces shape how residents and visitors experience the place on a daily basis.
Practical
Direct access via U.S. Route 7 and U.S. Route 202 connects the town to neighboring communities and outdoor recreation areas with ease. These roads pass through the area, making it straightforward to navigate between different parts of town.
Did you know?
The Elephant's Trunk Flea Market operates weekly from April through December and ranks among New England's largest outdoor markets. Visitors can browse a wide range of crafts, vintage items, and local goods on Saturday mornings.
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Lovers Leap State Park
4.3 km
Squantz Pond State Park
10.3 km
Pootatuck State Forest
11.1 kmTory cave
5.8 km
Hunt Hill Farm
6.3 km
Boardman's Bridge
4.4 km
John Glover Noble House
8.9 km
Sherman Historic District
8.1 km
New Preston Hill Historic District
10.4 km
United Bank Building
1.2 km
New Milford Center Historic District
796 m
Merwinsville Hotel
9.7 km
Merryall Union Evangelical Society Chapel
7.3 km
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
9.2 km
E. A. Wildman & Co. Tobacco Warehouse
1.3 km
Bridgewater Center Historic District
6.1 km
Frederick S. Sanford House
5.8 kmJohn J. McCarthy Observatory
6.8 km
Lover's Leap Bridge
4.4 kmLynn Deming Park
3.5 km
Pine Ledge
9.6 kmLovers Leap
4.8 kmKelly Slide
4.2 kmStar Theater
1.2 km
Sherman Town Beach
7.8 kmElla Fohs Camp Pond
6.5 kmReservoir Number 4
1.8 kmLake Mauweehoo
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