Essex Reef Light
The Essex Reef Light or Essex Reef Post Light, also known as Hayden's Point Light, was a light in Essex, Connecticut on the Connecticut River. The 21-foot wooden tower was erected in 1889 and replaced with a skeleton tower by 1919.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: lighthouse
- Description: lighthouse in Connecticut, United States
- Also known as: “Essex Reef Lighthouse”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Connecticut River Museum and The Griswold Inn.
Connecticut River Museum
Museum
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The Connecticut River Museum is a U.S. educational and cultural institution based at Steamboat Dock in Essex, Connecticut that focuses on the marine environment and maritime heritage of the Connecticut River Valley. Connecticut River Museum is situated 3,200 feet northwest of Essex Reef Light.
The Griswold Inn
Hotel
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The Griswold Inn is located in Essex, Connecticut and is one of the oldest continuously run inns in the United States. It was founded by three brothers in the late 18th century and named after the Griswold Family of the area, and it has been under the stewardship of only six families. The Griswold Inn is situated 3,600 feet northwest of Essex Reef Light.
Centerbrook Congregational Church
Community center
The Centerbrook Congregational Church, also known as the Centerbrook Meeting House, is a historic church at 51 Main Street in the Centerbrook village of Essex, Connecticut. Centerbrook Congregational Church is situated 2 miles west of Essex Reef Light.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Essex Village and Centerbrook.
Essex Village
Locality
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Essex Village is a village and census-designated place in the town of Essex, Connecticut, United States. The population was 2,583 at the 2020 census, out of 6,733 in the entire town of Essex. The government offices of the town are located within the village.
Centerbrook
Village
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Centerbrook is a hamlet located in the town of Essex, Connecticut, United States. The village is home to numerous businesses: the Essex Steam Train, a post office, and Essex Elementary School. Centerbrook is situated 2 miles west of Essex Reef Light.
Essex
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Essex is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The population was 6,733 at the 2020 census. It is made up of three villages: Essex Village, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton.
Essex Reef Light
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