George Dudley Seymour State Park
| George Dudley Seymour State Park | |
| Connecticut State Park | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| State |  Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Town | Haddam |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 41°30′32″N 72°32′35″W / 41.50889°N 72.54306°WCoordinates: 41°30′32″N 72°32′35″W / 41.50889°N 72.54306°W [1] |
| Area | 222 acres (90 ha) [2] |
| Established | 1960 |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
  Location in Connecticut | |
| Website: George Dudley Seymour State Park | |
George Dudley Seymour State Park is a public recreation area located on the east bank of the Connecticut River in the town of Haddam, Connecticut. The state park abuts Hurd State Park to the north and is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection which identifies hiking, hunting, and fishing as recreational opportunities available to visitors.[3] The park bears the name of George Dudley Seymour (1859-1945), whose philanthropic efforts enabled the state to purchase land for this and several other Connecticut state parks.[4]
History
The park was at one time the site of Clarkhurst, the estate of wealthy Higganum harrow manufacturers George, Henry and Thomas Clark. In addition to living at Clarkhurst, the family used the land as a testing ground for agricultural equipment. Henry Clark's daughter, who took possession in 1921, sought to develop the site for recreational use but the property saw steady decline with the coming of the Great Depression. It was owned by Marion Gutherie from 1942 until 1960 when it was purchased by the state for $60,000 using funds provided by the George Dudley Seymour Foundation.[3]
References
- 1 2 "George Dudley Seymour State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Appendix A: List of State Parks and Forests" (PDF). State Parks and Forests: Funding. Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. January 23, 2014. p. A-1. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- 1 2 "George Dudley Seymour State Park". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. July 18, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ↑ Seymour's largess contributed to the creation of Beaver Brook, Becket Hill, Bigelow Hollow, Hurd, Millers Pond, Platt Hill, George Dudley Seymour, and Stoddard Hill state parks as well as Nathan Hale State Forest. "George Dudley Seymour State Park". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
External links
- George Dudley Seymour State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- George Dudley Seymour State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection