The abandoned psychiatric institution was once home to. Along with being one of the oldest areas of our nation, its also one of the most haunted. A town may terminate its interest in a road through the statutory discontinuance process or common law abandonment, but the precise length of time the road must go unused before being presumed abandoned has not been established. How many of these ghostly spots have you visited click on the name of each location to learn more. It is for that reason i wanted to start this group up. Legend states the girl, dressed in a white gown, stares out of the window of the fairfield hills state hospital in newtown, connecticut. See more ideas about newtown connecticut, connecticut and sandy hook. The drivein movie theater formerly operating at 2322 berlin turnpike in newington, ct, opened in 1946, and was one of the first in the state. Looking for a great trail near newtown, connecticut. Fairfield hills, newtown, ct abandoned buildings, abandoned places, old hospital, urban.
Report nearly a year since jennifer dulos disappearance, state police have resumed searching for her at. Newtown is a town in fairfield county, connecticut, united states. That building had been abandoned for decades, and was condemned. Why no one wants the abandoned mental asylum in newtown.
Newtown, connecticut fairfield hills hospital this abandoned psychiatric hospital once housed more than 4,000 patients in the middle of a quaint new england town. Stratford is a town in fairfield county, connecticut, united states. Buy this entire 62acre ghost town in connecticut for just. Abandoned places in connecticut map view genres near me. Inside abandoned fairfield hills state psychiatric hospital. By continuing to use our site, you accept the use of our cookies as described in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Newtown is not rural, though the residential areas simulate rural.
Connecticuts most haunted places includes newtowns. Connecticut is one of the most historic states in the country. The 19thcentury mill community with eight appealing yet derelict buildings on 62. Fairfield hills, newtown ct asylum abandoned asylums, abandoned places. Newtown, ct news crash closes lanes on i84 in newtown newtown, ct news local weather forecast for the weekend ahead newtown, ct news cdc guidelines and rules are still in effect. Best places to live in newtown, connecticut large city southwestern connecticut along long island sound, 50 miles northeast of new york city. Asylum danbury newstimes article on urban exploration fairfield state hospital online history. Newtown pushing ahead on fairfield hills projects newstimes. Dudleytown one of the most renowned damned places in connecticut is the abandonedand allegedly cursedvillage of dudleytown. These include swapping tshirts for sweaters, choosing pumpkin spice lattes over iced coffee, and battening down the hatches for the timely snow storms in october.
How connecticut is investing in abandoned properties npr 7 282015. Eastern connecticut state university is also a host of the job fair, which is sponsored by virtual event host jobs connected and will run from noon to 5 p. Newtown, ct newtown animal shelter is hoping to find a home for sunny. Abandoned dog has sunny disposition newtown, ct patch. Fairfield state hospital or fairfield hills hospital was a psychiatric hospital in newtown, connecticut, which operated from 1931 until 1995. Also this building was secluded from the main facility and parking lot. This is a list of smaller local towns that surround newtown, ct. Discussion in 1980s missing started by kat, jul 10. Fairfield state hospital or fairfield hills hospital was a psychiatric hospital in newtown, connecticut, which operated from 1931 until. Fairfield hills in newtown is one of southwestern connecticuts. Hyperlocal news, alerts, discussion and events for newtown, connecticut. Shockingly, the buyer of connecticuts famous ghost. If you are familiar with the huge abandoned buildings in newtown, it doesnt come much as.
Sep 04, 2011 while there are many cool abandoned places all over the state. Newtown was founded in 1705 and later incorporated in 1711. In short, it has become the connecticut damnation destination. But, as october 31 fast approaches, something else in on many peoples minds, halloween. Newtown was founded in 1705, and later incorporated in 1711. Where will the ghosts go when fairfield hills is torn down. High view productions and its crew travel to an abandoned mental hospital named fairfield hills hospital in newtown, connecticut. Abandoned buildings in sydneys inner west daily telegraph. If you are familiar with the huge abandoned buildings in newtown, it doesnt come much as a surprise that they are highly regarded as haunted.
Loews chain operated the theater and it was managed by dick buzzell for all 50 of its seasons. At its peak, the hospital housed over 4,000 patients. Inside abandoned fairfield hills state psychiatric hospital in. Concerts, sports, arts, live music, nightlife, theatre and comedy shows in newtown, connecticut. Urbex is short for urban exploration which is essentially the exploration of abandoned buildings or structures in otherwise populated areas. The western half of newtown zip code 06470 is one of the most affluent areas in connecticut. I checked out middletown insane asylum, it wasnt haunted or scary just abandoned well from what i experienced, any other places closer to the hartford county. Check out connecticuts top 10 most haunted places connecticut has an abundance of haunted places, including one in newtown. Newtown, ct connecticut has an abundance of haunted places. On its website, newtown is described as a a scenic small town, and steve huff of the new york observer pointed out that it was a contender for. The 1931 campus spans 770 acres with 16 buildings that are all connected through underground tunnels. Having lived in newtown for 41 years and never having heard of this place i would bet dollars to sand grains it is someones folly. Oct 23, 2015 as autumn quickly swoops in, many new englanders recognize changes other than the foliage. Why no one wants the abandoned mental asylum in newtown ct.
Danbury, ct western connecticut state university will hold its first virtual job fair on wednesday, may 20, and thursday, may 21, for wcsu students and alumni. This 176,000 square foot factory sits hidden behind the trees in the heart of milfords industrial district, adjacent to the once famous and now demolished milford jai alai. Jun 21, 2015 aerosol factory out of sight out of mind, but never the less extremely interesting. Why no one wants the abandoned mental asylum in newtown ct boom. Former doctors houses at fairfield hills state hospital. Scary places haunted places abandoned places haunted graveyard haunted houses desert places ghost photos tall tales christmas tree farm haunted connecticut union cemetery easton. The hospital contained 16 buildings on 100 acres 40 ha, plus another 670.
As the debilitating disease was eventually controlled in the state, however, the need for so many specialty hospitals diminished, but rather than be demolished, a lot of the buildings were re. Newtown, ct patch breaking local news events schools. Abandoned places in connecticut, with accounts of urban exploration. Legend has it that notorious pirate captain william kidd visited milford. Fairfield hills state hospital opened in 1931 and is now.
Bethels quaint downtown, apple orchards, farmers markets, a bald eagle sanctuary, lakes, scenic state parks. In 1926, the fort was sold to a private syndicate in an attempt to keep the land from being developed. Fairfield hills in newtown is one of southwestern connecticuts creepiest spots. Newtown general store newtown, ct patch newtown connecticut, nautical. Her loved ones described her as a deeply religious woman and a devoted mother who wouldnt have abandoned her children, and police never found any evidence of extramarital affairs or drug use on her part. Newtown two shelton men are charged with burglary, larceny and criminal mischief in connection with the theft of copper from a fairfield hills building. Dudleytown, also known as the village of the damned, has hundreds. Shelton men arrested in copper theft at fairfield hills.
It was very small compared to the newer facility, and because of its abandoned state, it was very spooky. Fairfield hills state hospital opened in 1931 and is now the towns municipal center. Heres the most haunted place in ct woodbury, ct patch. It is situated on long island sound along connecticuts gold coast at the mouth of the housatonic river. Connecticut has inspired a couple of scary movies over the recent years, and for good reason. While there are many cool abandoned places all over the state. Abandoned places anyone know about abandoned scary places in ct that are accessible. Like most mental hospitals of the time, the way that the patients were treated would today be considered barbaric and inhumane. She had just had a bath when patch stopped by and was then taken on a walk by. Why derelict buildings worth millions are being left behind in a region desperate for places to live. Top five haunted places in connecticut the round table. Things to do around newtown newtown, ct aarp in your city. Newtown possesses a lot of the charm and character that youd expect to find in a small new england town.
In the early part of the 20th century, the state of connecticut built a number of facilities to help treat children suffering from an array of illnesses, chief among them tuberculosis. The state hospital opened in 1931 to house criminally. These 8 terrifying places in connecticut will keep you awake tonight. Jun 15, 2016 fort mansfield is another abandoned coastal artillery built in 1901. The drive in movie theater formerly operating at 2322 berlin turnpike in newington, ct, opened in 1946, and was one of the first in the state. It is part of the greater danbury metropolitan area as well as the new york metropolitan area.
In newtown, connecticut stands the ruins of a stately abandoned psychiatric hospital. You are leaving and going to the website of our trusted provider. It is bordered on the west by bridgeport, to the north. Founded in the 1800s, the ghost town has victorian homes, a general store, post office, mill, and covered. In 1909, the fort was taken off the list of active costal units due to a fatal flaw in its design. Eastern connecticut state university is also a host of the job fair, which is sponsored by virtual event host jobs connected and. In 1931 fairfield hills state hospital in newtown opened to help with over crowding at other state hospitals and to give a place for the criminally insane to be housed.
You can also search for cities 1 hour from newtown, ct or 2 hours or 3 hours. Newtown races, gender, age, and other demography info and rankings also included. Inside the abandoned state hospital where the ghost of a young girl haunts. Mar 14, 2019 newtown two shelton men are charged with burglary, larceny and criminal mischief in connection with the theft of copper from a fairfield hills building. Inside abandoned fairfield hills state psychiatric. Connecticut has some great places hidden away that have seemed to have been swallowed up by time. Most haunted places in connecticut haunted rooms america. This 17th century graveyard is quite possibly the most famous paranormal site in connecticut. Out of sight out of mind, but never the less extremely interesting. August, june and september are the most pleasant months in newtown, while january and february are the least comfortable months.
Over the years, there has allegedly been everything from suicides to demonic possessions, ghostly spirits to dreadful feelings, and all the hysterical drama in between. Booth library the only public library in newtown on main street is haunted by mary hawley, the daughter of booth, whom the library was named after. Welcome to the official facebook page of town of newtown, ct. Jun 28, 20 newtown is a town in fairfield county, connecticut, united states.
The abundance of abandoned asylums and psychiatric hospitals in the new england area create the bulk of the locations here. On that property was the original hospital, which was most likely the building that opened in 1910. A male entity dressed in 17th18th century attire has been in many rooms of the 1734 inn, along with the ghost of a confederate gentleman in the liquor room, a female entity that disturbs guests, the apparition of former owner lucius foot in room 1 and the ghost of former. If youre planning a road trip or exploring the local area, make sure you check out some of these places to get a feel for the surrounding community. Parcel maps and parcel gis data layers are essential to your project, so get the data you need. This next haunted site was not only recognized by the inhabitants of newtown as haunted, but by the producers of sleepers and mtvs fear as well. Ansonia hunters lane only when two of the residents in the house fight the ghost will show her rage. New trail leads through meadows, gardens, at ffh newtown bee. Stratford is in the bridgeportstamfordnorwalk metropolitan statistical area. It was founded by puritans in 1639 the population was 51,384 as of the 2010 census. Includes locations in newington, meriden, middletown, preston. So here are some tales of the most haunted places in connecticut that might give you the creepy crawlies.
See more ideas about connecticut, newtown connecticut and fairfield county. The building used to be her home, and her room is on the top floor, which they used to let people view, but have locked since they put an addition on. Curtis house restaurant and inn woodbury, connecticut 9. If youre looking for the best trails around talcott mountain state park or sleeping giant state park, weve got you. Parking in newtown, ct foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Haunted places in newtown, connecticut haunted places. An interactive map of connecticuts most haunted places. Heres the most haunted place in ct woodburymiddlebury, ct thrillist recently compiled the most haunted place in every state in the country. The entire facility was owned and operated by the state of connecticut. Jan 12, 2010 pictures of newtown, ct newtown, ct is a very picturesque town located in northern fairfield county, connecticut. Other than that please feel free to join and post away. Find a comprehensive view of events in newtown for may and june 2020 updated daily. Americans find joy amid crisis, plus puppies and bears. Once inside this outrageously creepy building you are surrounded by amazing pieces of graffiti work and the irony of it all is that it used to be an.
One of the most renowned damned places in connecticut is the abandonedand allegedly cursedvillage of dudleytown. The 15 best things to do in newtown 2020 with photos. See newtown photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of newtown in united states. He is a 4 year old male that was rescued by one of our volunteers. Today, most buildings on the campus are abandoned and not maintained, with warning. Abandoned connecticut hospital haunted by girls ghost daily mail. The 16 buildings that made up the 770 acres were all connected by underground tunnels and at times, when at capacity, the hospital would. Anyone know about abandoned scary places in ct that are accessible. View 10 photos for 45 taunton lake rd, newtown, ct 06470 a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,570 sq.