Beacon Falls New Haven County Connecticut (CT) Real Estate Homes and Houses for Sale

Information about: Beacon Falls, Connecticut (CT) 

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 Town Profile fo Beacon Falls

Map to: Beacon Falls, New Haven County, Connecticut (CT)

Straddling the Naugatuck River, Beacon Falls might best be noted as the site where the first friction matches were developed. Thomas Sanford originated his flammable compound for match heads here in 1834. He later sold the idea for $10.00. Ultimately, the Diamond Match Co. acquired the formula and the rest is history.

A small town perched among beautiful rolling hills; Beacon Falls is truly rural with ample opportunity for new construction. The center of town features a very small number of business, so if you prefer to be well off the beaten paths, this town is a great option. Local residents take pride in their town and community spirit is high with lots of civic and educational events. Museums, shopping, nature centers and other amenities are all within a 20 to 30 minute drive.

Several thousand acres of the scenic Naugatuck State Forest are easily accessible within the town. Mathies Park (for residents only) offers over 360 acres for fishing, hiking, swimming, skating, picnicking and nature study. The Pent Road Recreational Facility has well-maintained fields for baseball and soccer, tennis courts, basketball courts and a picnic area.