Almost Heaven

The route is not for the faint-hearted. From the parking area it almost immediately starts uphill. Along this route are some of the most beautiful old houses and estates in New England. At the top of Wykeham Road, near the intersection with Calhoun is a great view of Carmel Hill on the other side of Nettleton Hollow.

Judea is one of the quietest areas that actually have paved roads. The rare auto traffic seems out of place in this ancient part of Connecticut.

Recommendations: Take your time with this bike mini tour. Visit the cemetery.

Once upon a time, Judea belonged to Woodbury. In 1741 it separated from Woodbury because it was difficult for the 26 settlers to get to church in the winter. The nearest meeting house was 8 miles away. After the Revolutionary War, Judea joined New Preston (along with other territories from Litchfield, Woodbury, Kent and New Milford) to become the Town of Washington.

George Washington did actually stop in New Preston and had breakfast at the Cogswell Tavern on May 26, 1781. The tavern is now a private residence and located on Christian Street just off of Rt. 202.

More Algonquian words:
Weantinock or Wyantenug (New Milford): "where the water swirls around the hill" or 'winds- mountain -place" depending on the source.
Yankee or Yenguese: Indian pronunciation of the word "English"
Wampum: "white stuff" white trading beads

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