Blackberry River facts for kids
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Blackberry River dam at Beckley Iron Furnace
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| Other name(s) | (Alternately, Blackburn River, Blackbury River, and other names) |
| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Towns | Norfolk, North Canaan |
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| Main source | Confluence of Wood Creek and Spaulding Brook Norfolk 1,130 ft (340 m) (41°59′38″N 73°12′10″W / 41.994017°N 73.202850°W) |
| River mouth | Housatonic River North Canaan 643 ft (196 m) (42°01′58″N 73°20′50″W / 42.032907°N 73.347326°W) |
| Length | 9.64 mi (15.51 km) |
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| River system | Housatonic |
| Basin size | 17,341.03 acres (7,017.67 ha) |
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The Blackberry River is a small river in the northwest part of Connecticut, USA. It flows west for about 9 miles (14.5 km). The river goes through the towns of Norfolk and North Canaan. Finally, it joins the Housatonic River. Long ago, the river's strong current was used to power factories and mills.
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Where Does the River Get Its Water?
A river's watershed is the area of land where all the rain and snow eventually drain into that river. The Blackberry River's watershed is quite large, covering about 17,341 acres (about 70 square kilometers). This area includes parts of the Connecticut towns of Canaan, North Canaan, and Norfolk. It also includes a small part of New Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Historic Places Along the River
The Blackberry River flows past some interesting historical spots.
Moseley House-Farm
In the town of Norfolk, you can find the Moseley House-Farm. This is a very old colonial mansion that was built in 1763. Imagine what life was like back then!
Beckley Furnace Industrial Monument
Further along the river in North Canaan, you'll see the Beckley Furnace Industrial Monument. This place shows how the river's power was used for industry. From the early 1700s until the early 1900s, the river helped power factories and mills in the area.
