Old Furnace State Park

Old Furnace State Park
Marsh with reeds along Half Hill Brook on Old Furnace Trail
Map showing the location of Old Furnace State Park
Map showing the location of Old Furnace State Park
Location in Connecticut
Map showing the location of Old Furnace State Park
Map showing the location of Old Furnace State Park
Old Furnace State Park (the United States)
LocationKillingly, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°46′55″N 71°52′01″W / 41.78194°N 71.86694°W / 41.78194; -71.86694[1]
Area367 acres (149 ha)[2]
Elevation390 ft (120 m)[1]
DesignationConnecticut state park
Established1918
Named forAn old iron furnace
AdministratorConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
WebsiteOld Furnace State Park

Old Furnace State Park is a public recreation area adjacent to Ross Pond State Park in the town of Killingly, Connecticut. The state parks covers 367 acres (149 ha), sits at an elevation of 390 feet (120 m), and is open year-round for hiking, hunting, and fishing. It is located east of Interstate 395, south of U.S. Route 6 and north of Connecticut Route 695. The park is the site of a former iron furnace. It was established as a town park in 1909 before being transferred to the state in 1918.[3][4]

  1. ^ a b "Old Furnace State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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