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Chester is located in Middlesex County, between Haddam and Deep River on Highway 9.The community was named after Cherster, England. It was a 17th Century mill town, which also has a ferry that was made in 1769 and is still operating today taking people across the Connecticut River. Originally known as Pattaconk Quarter, Chester was settled in 1692. Many mills sprang up as the settlers established permanent homes and Chester became the Fourth Parish of Saybrook. By 1836, it became an independent town. Some local atrractions include: Deep Hollow Reservoir, Cockaponset State Forest, Gillette Castle State Park, Selden Neck State Park, Waterhouse Reservoir, Cedar Lake, and Cranberry Pond. Click for more details, including other accommodations in the area, as well as online reservations.
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Antique Shops and Shows One Of A Kind Antiques |
Art Connecticut River Artisans Holiday Gallery | Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery |
Education Camp Hazen YMCA |
Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries Fiddlers Seafood Restaurant |
Public Libraries Chester Public Library |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Inn and Vineyard at Chester |
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Century 21 Heritage Company | Chester Village West |
Shopping One of a Kind Antiques |
Transportation Chester Airport |
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Chester Connecticut 06412
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