Beacon Falls, Connecticut Overview
Beacon Falls, Connecticut includes 0 nearby mines. Beacon Falls is a town in New Haven County Connecticut United States. The population was 5246 at the 2000 census. The population increased to 6049 at the 2010 census. Beacon Falls is also home to the national-known Meteorologist Jim Cantore. Settlers from Derby Connecticut settled Beacon Falls in 1678. The town was incorporated in 1871 on lands carved from the neighboring towns of Bethany Seymour Naugatuck and Oxford.
Quick Facts
- Located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Beacon Falls, Connecticut sits 40 meters (131.2 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Mines Summary
in Beacon Falls, Connecticut
- 61 Total
- 14 Occurrences
- 4 Plants
- 43 Producers
Beacon Falls, Connecticut Mines
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Understanding Claim Ownership
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