Niantic in East Lyme in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
A Glimpse into the Past
East Lyme was settled in the 1650s and became incorporated as a town in 1839. Records from 1840 indicated that 1,412 people lived in this 34.8 square mile town. An important settlement in the area was the Thomas Lee house that was built in 1660. This house was in the Lee family for 250 years. Now listed as one of the oldest houses in the United States, the Lee House was restored to its original condition. Est Lyme was visited by many travelers during the colonial period. Two very prominent visitors to the Caulkins Inn and Tavern at Flanders Four Corners were George Washington and General Lafayette.
From the mid 1800s to the early 1900s Niantic was a thriving port due to its protected location on Long Island Sound. Commercial fishing was a prominent industry. Many people were employed in businesses related to fishing including the wharves, ice houses, packing houses and shipyards. Boarding houses and hotels were built for workers and visitors. The Morton House, located at the junction of Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, was an important hotel during this time. It remains a link to the past and a symbol of East Lyme's prosperous history.
Erected by East Lyme Public Trust Foundation, INc., with funding provided by Charter Oak Credit Union.
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Location. 41° 19.391′ N, 72° 11.496′ W. Marker is in East Lyme, Connecticut, in New London County. It is in Niantic. Marker is on Boardwalk, 0.3 miles east of Baptist Lane, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niantic CT 06357, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Iron Horse (within shouting distance of this marker); East Lyme Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); East Lyme Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); A Place for Play (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); McCook Point (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Hole in the Wall (approx. ¼ mile away); East Lyme (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bride Brook (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Lyme.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
