Topsmead State Forest
| Topsmead State Forest | |
| Connecticut State Forest | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| State |  Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Town | Litchfield |
| Coordinates | 41°44′49″N 73°09′36″W / 41.74694°N 73.16000°WCoordinates: 41°44′49″N 73°09′36″W / 41.74694°N 73.16000°W |
| Area | 615 acres (249 ha) [1] |
| Established | 1972 [2] |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
  Location in Connecticut | |
| Website: Topsmead State Forest | |
Topsmead State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the town of Litchfield. It was formally the summer residence of Edith Morton Chase, daughter of Henry Sabin Chase, first president of the Chase Brass and Copper Company. She left the house and its grounds to the state of Connecticut on her death in 1972.[2]
References
- ↑ Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee (January 23, 2014). "State Parks and Forests: Funding" (PDF). Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. p. A-4. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- 1 2 "Topsmead State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
External links
- Topsmead State Forest Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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