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- 1663 - (Killingworth, CT) - Europeans established a plantation here in 1663, naming it Homonoscitt after the Hammonasset people who inhabited the area.
connecticuthistory.org/ towns-page/ killingworth/ - In 1703, the state General Assembly granted incorporation to Kenilworth, which in time became known as Killingworth.
connecticuthistory.org/ towns-page/ killingworth/ - 1819 - Killingworth
Killingworth is a maritime post township, situated upon Long Island sound, 38 miles southeast from Hartford, 26 east from New-Haven, and 26 west from ...Read MORE... - 1839 - Killingworth
Killingworth, Connecticut
Middlesex county. This town, the Indian Hammonnasset, was first settled in 1663. The central part of the town is 38 miles S...Read MORE... - 1854 - Killingworth
Killingworth, a post-township of Middle sex county, Connecticut, intersected by the Hammonasset river, 22 miles E. by N. from New Haven. Population, 1...Read MORE... - 1895 - Killingworth
Kill'ingworth, a post-hamlet of Middlesex co, Cons: in Killingworth township, about 22 miles E. by N. of New Haven, and 6 miles N. of Clinton Railroad...Read MORE... - 1916
Killingworth, a post-hamlet of Middlesex co., Conn., in Killingworth township (town), 22 miles E. by X. of New Haven. Pop. of the town in 1900, 651.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher 
Congregational Church (1817), Killingworth, Conn.
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Chatfield Hollow (State Park)
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"Chatfield Hollow State Park is a public recreation area lying adjacent to Cockaponset State Forest in the town of Killingworth, Connecticut. The state park offers hiking trails, a swimming... Read MORE...
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Congregational Church (1817), Killingworth, Conn.
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"Chatfield Hollow State Park is a public recreation area lying adjacent to Cockaponset State Forest in the town of Killingworth, Connecticut. The state park offers hiking trails, a swimming beach, trout fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and picnicking areas. Park attractions include Indian caves, historic sites, a restored water wheel, and a reproduction covered bridge. The park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection..." wikipedia)
Chatfield Hollow (State Park)
Killingworth, Conn.
"Chatfield Hollow State Park is a public recreation area lying adjacent to Cockaponset State Forest in the town of Killingworth, Connecticut. The state park offers hiking trails, a swimming... Read MORE...
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1663 - (Killingworth, CT) - Europeans established a plantation here in 1663, naming it Homonoscitt after the Hammonasset people who inhabited the area.
connecticuthistory.org/ towns-page/ killingworth/
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In 1703, the state General Assembly granted incorporation to Kenilworth, which in time became known as Killingworth.
connecticuthistory.org/ towns-page/ killingworth/
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1819 - Killingworth
Killingworth is a maritime post township, situated upon Long Island sound, 38 miles southeast from Hartford, 26 east from New-Haven, and 26 west from ... Read MORE...
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1839 - Killingworth
Killingworth, Connecticut
Middlesex county. This town, the Indian Hammonnasset, was first settled in 1663. The central part of the town is 38 miles... Read MORE...
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1854 - Killingworth
Killingworth, a post-township of Middle sex county, Connecticut, intersected by the Hammonasset river, 22 miles E. by N. from New Haven. Population,... Read MORE...
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1895 - Killingworth
Kill'ingworth, a post-hamlet of Middlesex co, Cons: in Killingworth township, about 22 miles E. by N. of New Haven, and 6 miles N. of Clinton... Read MORE...
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1916
Killingworth, a post-hamlet of Middlesex co., Conn., in Killingworth township (town), 22 miles E. by X. of New Haven. Pop. of the town in 1900, 651.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher
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