Jillson Square Park

Jillson Square Park

The William Jillson Stone House on the property
Type Village green
Location Willimantic, Connecticut
Coordinates 41°42′43″N 72°12′33″W / 41.7120°N 72.2092°W / 41.7120; -72.2092Coordinates: 41°42′43″N 72°12′33″W / 41.7120°N 72.2092°W / 41.7120; -72.2092
Area 258,622 square feet (24,026.8 m2)
Created 1972-1976
Operated by Town of Windham Recreation Department

Jillson Square Park is park located in Willimantic, Connecticut. It holds the William Jillson Stone House on its area, and is home to the Willimantic Carnival. The park was created after the Windham Historical Society bought the property in 1972, and gave the area to the Town of Windham Recreation Department for park development. The park was the former land of William Jillson, the creator of the Jillson Mills nearby.[1][2][3] The Air Line Trail starts less than 200 feet (61 m) away from here.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Windham Historical Society". www.windhamhistory.org. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
  2. ↑ Courant, Hartford. "Brew And Blues At Thread City Hop Fest". courant.com. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
  3. ↑ "Willimantic Street Festivals - Welcome to Third Thursdays". www.willimanticstreetfest.com. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
  4. ↑ Protection, Department of Environmental. "DEEP: Air Line State Park Trail". www.ct.gov. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
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