Candlewood Corner, Connecticut Explained

Official Name:Candlewood Corner
Pushpin Map:Connecticut#USA
Pushpin Label:Candlewood Corner
Pushpin Label Position:right
Coordinates:41.4688°N -73.4729°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Fairfield
Subdivision Type3:Town
Subdivision Name3:New Fairfield
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:06812 (New Fairfield)
Area Code:203/475
Blank Name:State Route

Candlewood Corner is a small enclave of restaurants and businesses on Route 39 in the town of New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is in the southeast part of the town and serves as the gateway to New Fairfield's Candlewood Lake communities.[1] The Town Tribune, a local newspaper serving New Fairfield and Sherman is located here.[2]

History

Prior to the construction of Candlewood Lake, this section was known as "Millers Corner" and then later "Hatch’s Corner," before ultimately taking on the name "Candlewood Corner".[3] It is home to the historic Cosier-Murphy House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Quinn . Anna . June 25, 2017 . New Fairfield set to begin road project at Candlewood Corners . newstimes.com . News Times . August 26, 2022 . 1.
  2. Web site: New Fairfield Citizen News is Town Tribune . Ducey . Kerry Anne . March 24, 2016 . hamlethub.com . New Fairfield's Hamlet Hub . October 15, 2022.
  3. Book: Preserve New Fairfield Inc.. Images of America: New Fairfield. 2008. Arcadia Publishing. 24. 9780738557106 . September 7, 2022.
  4. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=91000994}} National Register of Historic Places Registration: Cosier-Murphy House ]. February 23, 1991 . David F. Ransom . National Park Service. and