Connecticut Gazetteer
Housatonic River is a physical feature (stream) in South Central Connecticut County. The primary coordinates for Housatonic River places it within the CT 06615 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Housatonic River |
| Category: | Connecticut physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Physical |
| Class: | Stream |
| Description: | East Branch Housatonic River and West Branch Housatonic River join to form the Housatonic River, which then flows 149 miles into Long Island Sound. |
| History: | "Indian word meaning ""beyond the Mountain"" (MGB 1932)." |
| County: | South Central Connecticut County |
| Latitude: | 41.169264 |
| Longitude: | -73.108442 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Housatonic River: Housatonic River.
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Lordship, CT
(1.4 miles S) Stratford Downtown, CT (2.4 miles NNW) City of Milford, CT (4.5 miles NNE) Bridgeport, CT (4.9 miles W) Oronoque, CT (5.5 miles N) |
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