Town of Groton
Groton is a town in New London County, Connecticut, located on the Thames River. It is the home of General Dynamics Electric Boat, which is the major contractor for submarine work for the United States Navy.Places of Interest
Highlights: Haley Farm State Park and Fitch Senior High School.
Fitch Senior High School
School
Robert E. Fitch High School is a public high school located in Groton, Connecticut.
Shennecossett Golf Course
Golf course
Shennecossett Golf Course is a municipal golf course located in Groton, Connecticut. Shennecossett Golf Course is situated 2½ miles southwest of Town of Groton.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mystic and New London.
Mystic
Mystic is a village that is partly in Groton and partly in Stonington in Connecticut.
Town of Groton
- Type: Locality with 39,700 residents
- Also known as: “East Side” and “Poquonnock”
- Location: Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.3474° or 41° 20′ 51″ north
Longitude
-72.0302° or 72° 1′ 49″ west
Population
39,700
Elevation
23 feet (7 metres)
Open location code
87H98XW9+WW
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Poquonock Bridge and Midway.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Kiely Park and Poquonock Reservoir.
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