Knollcrest, Connecticut

Knollcrest is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is in the northeast 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.

Knollcrest, Connecticut
Census-designated place
Windmill at Knollcrest
Windmill at Knollcrest
Location within the Western Connecticut Planning Region and the state of Connecticut
Location within the Western Connecticut Planning Region and the state of Connecticut
Knollcrest is located in Connecticut
Knollcrest
Knollcrest
Knollcrest is located in the United States
Knollcrest
Knollcrest
Coordinates: 41°30′4″N 73°28′0″W
Country United States
State Connecticut
CountiesFairfield
RegionWestern CT
TownNew Fairfield
Area
[1]
 • Total0.44 km2 (0.17 sq mi)
 • Land0.44 km2 (0.17 sq mi)
 • Water0.0 km2 (0.0 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
200 m (500 ft)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
06812 (New Fairfield)
Area code(s)203/475
FIPS code09-40920
GNIS feature ID2805950[2]
Websitewww.knollcrestboard.org

Knollcrest was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.[1] The community was established in 1936.[3]

Windmill
Historic postcard depicting Knollcrest

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.[3] It was commissioned by the Homelander Company and was designed by Charles A. Federer.[4]

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files – Connecticut". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  2. "Knollcrest Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. Jurkowski, John (January 4, 1995). "The Windmill At Knollcrest". Citizen News. p. 1.
  4. "Once Upon a Time". The Homelander. Vol. 26, no. 1. Homeland Co. Realtors.


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