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Higganum

Higganum is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Haddam, a part of Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,671 at the 2000 census. At about 1800, Higganum Village was the center of most economic activity in the town. The neighborhood had abundant water power, and Higganum Landing was a natural cove and river port. Higganum now encompasses the town's traditional village center and remains the shopping and civic center for Haddam.

Located at 41.4969, -72.5569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Census-designated places in Middlesex County, Connecticut, Haddam, Connecticut, Populated places on the Connecticut River, Villages in Connecticut

Connecticut Yankee Nuclear Power Plant

Connecticut Yankee Nuclear Power Plant (CY) was a nuclear power plant located in Haddam Neck, Connecticut, that was commissioned in 1968, ceased electricity production in 1996, and was decommissioned by 2004. The plant had a capacity of 582MW. Demolition of the containment dome was completed the week of July 17, 2006. {{#invoke: Navbox | navbox }}

Located at 41.4819, -72.4992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Energy infrastructure completed in 1968, Haddam, Connecticut, Nuclear power plants in Connecticut, Decommissioned nuclear power stations in the United States, Buildings and structures in Middlesex County, Connecticut, Nuclear power stations using pressurized water reactors

Salmon River (Connecticut)

The Salmon River is formed at the confluence of the Blackledge and Jeremy rivers about one mile west of North Westchester, Connecticut. It runs for 10.4 miles to Salmon Cove near Moodus where it flows into the Connecticut River. There is a popular paddling route along the Salmon River varying in difficulty from quickwater to Class II whitewater. It begins along River Road about 1/10 of a mile south of the river's formation and continues for about 7 miles to the flatwater of Salmon Cove.

Located at 41.4994, -72.4881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rivers of New London County, Connecticut, Rivers of Middlesex County, Connecticut, Tributaries of the Connecticut River

Machimoodus State Park

Machimoodus State Park is a state park located in the village of Moodus, which is part of the town of East Haddam, Connecticut. It consists of the former Echo Farm and the former Sunrise Resort, purchased in late 2008. It located on Leesville Rd in East Haddam.

Located at 41.495, -72.48 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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East Haddam, Connecticut, State parks of Connecticut, Protected areas established in 2008, Parks in Middlesex County, Connecticut