Old Furnace State Park
| Old Furnace State Park | |
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Marsh with reeds along Half Hill Brook on Old Furnace Trail | |
Location in Connecticut Old Furnace State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Killingly, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°46′55″N 71°52′01″W / 41.78194°N 71.86694°W |
| Area | 367 acres (149 ha) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Designation | Connecticut state park |
| Established | 1918 |
| Named for | An old iron furnace |
| Administrator | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Website | Old Furnace State Park |
Old Furnace State Park is a public recreation area adjacent to Ross Pond State Park in the town of Killingly, Connecticut. The state parks covers 367 acres (149 ha), sits at an elevation of 390 feet (120 m), and is open year-round for hiking, hunting, and fishing. It is located east of Interstate 395, south of U.S. Route 6 and north of Connecticut Route 695. The park is the site of a former iron furnace. It was established as a town park in 1909 before being transferred to the state in 1918.