Explore Colchester, CT

Colchester at a Glance

Part of New London County

 

Hiking

Town Parks

Land Trust

State Parks / Forests

Blue Blaze

    • N/A

Boating/Fishing

Disc Golf

    • Garrison Park – Nine hole course, almost entirely open holes around a field with two water-carry holes

On March 31, 1661, the original settlement of Colchester was founded by Jeremy Adams on a 340-acre area of land, then known as “Jeremiah’s Farme”. The land was given to Jeremy by Uncas, Sachem of the Mohegan tribe.

The 34th oldest town in Connecticut. Oct., 1699, named from Colchester borough and port in Essex.

Showing 1 result Showing {{ showing }} out of {{ foundPosts }} results