Why visit Danielson
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Cook Hill, Broad Street – Davis Park Historic District, Danielson Main Street Historic District and Davis Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 62 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Danielson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Danielson
Danielson is a borough in the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 4,155 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Danielson, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks10
Broad Street – Davis Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Danielson Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Quinebaug Mill – Quebec Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in the town of Brooklyn, Connecticut
Dayville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
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Elliottville Lower Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
East Killingly, Connecticut, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Old Killingly High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
High school in Connecticut, United States
Old Westfield Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic site in Windham County, Connecticut
Temple Beth Israel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic former synagogue in Connecticut, US
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Rotary Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space
Restaurants and cafes20
Heirloom Food Company
Restaurant · Organic · 0.7 mi
630 North Main Street, Danielson
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Deb's Place Restaurant
Restaurant · Diner, American, Family Style · 0.4 mi
150 Main Street, Danielson
8 more on the map.
History
Danielson was originally named "Danielsonville" for Gen. James Danielson, the builder of the first house in the settlement, and extended into the neighboring town of Brooklyn. It was renamed Danielson and given its present boundaries in 1895.
From the History section of Danielson, Connecticut on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Trinity Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Saint James Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
12 Franklin Street, Danielson
Saint Albans Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.4 mi
254 Broad Street, Danielson
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare3
Map of Danielson
71 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 18°F | 4.5 in | 15.5 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 20°F | 3.9 in | 15.6 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 27°F | 5.2 in | 13.4 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 4.7 in | 2.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 56°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 53°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 5.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 4.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 5.2 in | 12.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for N Foster 1 E (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-04-08: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
North Central State Airport (SFZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Wauregan 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- South Woodstock 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- North Grosvenor Dale 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Quinebaug 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Webster 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Willimantic 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Southbridge Town 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Storrs 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Cranston 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Norwich 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Danielson CT, JJBers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Danielson Methodist Church, Killingly, Connecticut, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Danielson Main Street Historic District Killingly, Connecticut, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Streetcar on Main Street, Danielson - postcard (2), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Main Street looking south from Academy Street, Danielson - 1910 postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Streetcar on Main Street, Danielson - postcard (1), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Danielson Main Street Historic District buildings on Main Street, Killingly, Connecticut, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street from railroad crossing, Danielson - postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Five Mile River (Danielson, Connecticut), JJBers, CC BY 2.0
- Old Killingly High School, Danielson CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Quinebaug Danielson, Nrcimochowski, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Temple Beth Israel, Danielson CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Danielson, CT, CTsignhunt, CC0
- Five Mile River bridge in Danielson (2), April 2023, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Five Mile River bridge in Danielson (1), April 2023, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Five Mile River in Danielson (2), April 2023, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Five Mile River in Danielson (1), April 2023, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Five Mile River bridge in Danielson (3), April 2023, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Quinebaug River Trail view of the Quinebaug River, Danielson CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Quebec Square East Brooklyn, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Elliottville Lower Mill (Peeptoad road Mill) East Killingly, CT, Randall Simmons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Church, Brooklyn, CT with historic wall, 2004, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hartford Pike, Dayville CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Westfield Congregational Church, Killingly, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Davis Park gazebo, Killingly, Connecticut, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Davis Park Civil War Memorial, Killingly, Connecticut, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westfield Congregational Church, Killingly, Connecticut, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WWI Memorial in Davis Park, Killingly, Connecticut, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Killingly, Connecticut Town Hall, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Broad Street 259 Killingly, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KillinglyCT OldWestfieldCemetery3, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KillinglyCT OldWestfieldCemetery4, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KillinglyCT OldWestfieldCemetery1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KillinglyCT OldWestfieldCemetery2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Norwich Branch bridge over US 6, June 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Quinebaug Valley Senior Center, East Brooklyn CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KFC Taco Bell (Brooklyn, Connecticut) (27125758118), JJBers from Willimantic, Connecticut, USA, CC BY 2.0
- ISS063-E-26975 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS033-E-15418 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-36042 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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