Jillson Square Park Explained

Jillson Square Park
Map:USA Connecticut
Type:Village green
Location:Willimantic, Connecticut
Coords:41.712°N -72.2092°W
Area:258622ft2
Created:1972-1976
Operator: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 away from here.[4]

References

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