Old Lyme in Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Florence Griswold House

Photographed by Mira Earls, August 21, 2026

1. Florence Griswold House Marker

Inscription.
Florence Griswold House
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark

This property possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America

1993

National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1993.

Location. 41° 19.53′ N, 72° 19.596′ W. Marker is in Old Lyme in Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Lyme Street and Wyckford Lane, on the right when traveling south on Lyme Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme CT 06371, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline,

in Greater New London, in Mystic and the Eastern Shore,

and in the Thames River Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic

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Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Crusa (a few steps from this marker); Temperance Freeman (a few steps from this marker); Harry Freeman (a few steps from this marker); The Woodlands (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nancy Freeman (about 500 feet away); Temperance Still (about 500 feet away); Jane (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Old Lyme.

Also see . . .
1. Flogris.org. Art, history and nature all in one beautiful place (Submitted on August 22, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York.)

2. Florence Griswold Museum (Wikipedia). Overview:

The Florence Griswold Museum is an art museum at 96 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, Connecticut whose centerpiece is the former home of Florence Griswold (1850–1937). The house was once the epicenter of the Old Lyme Art Colony
Photographed by Mira Earls, August 21, 2026

2. Florence Griswold House
whose members (many of whom were Griswold's boarders) played an important role in the development of American Impressionism. The museum is noteworthy for its collection of American Impressionist paintings and a 12-acre site that includes contemporary and historic buildings, gardens, and walking trails.

(Submitted on August 27, 2026.)

Photographed by Mira Earls, August 21, 2026

3. Florence Griswold House Marker

Florence Griswold House room image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mira Earls, August 21, 2026

4. Florence Griswold House room

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.