Knollcrest, Connecticut
Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States
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Knollcrest is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is in the northeastern part of the town, on a peninsula on the western side of Candlewood Lake. It is bordered to the northeast, across Squantz Cove, by Bogus Hill. As of the 2020 census, Knollcrest had a population of 334.[3]
Knollcrest, Connecticut | |
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Windmill at Knollcrest | |
 Location within the Western Connecticut Planning Region and the state of Connecticut | |
  Knollcrest Location within Connecticut  Knollcrest Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 41°30′4″N 73°28′0″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Connecticut |
| Counties | Fairfield |
| Region | Western CT |
| Town | New Fairfield |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 500 ft (150 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 06812 (New Fairfield) |
| Area codes | 203/475 |
| FIPS code | 09-40920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805950[2] |
| Website | www |
Knollcrest was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.[1] The community was established in 1936.[4]
Windmill
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Knollcrest is known for its Dutch-style windmill. It was constructed in 1936 as a functional water pump. The structure is 80 feet tall and houses a 3,000 gallon copper water tank. The windmill currently serves as the main office for the community.[4] It was commissioned by the Homelander Company and was designed by Charles A. Federer.[5]
