Thames River

The Thames River is a short river and tidal estuary in the state of . It flows south for 15 miles through eastern Connecticut from the junction of the and Shetucket River at , to and , which flank its mouth at .
  • Stream
  • Description: river in Connecticut, United States
  • Also known as
    “Awseed”
    “Great River”
    “Mash-pequot-tuk”
    “Mashapequottuck River”
    “Mohegan River”
    “Monhegin River”
    “New London River”
    “Pequod River”
    “Pequot River”
    “Puccatannock River”
    “River of Monheag”

Places of Interest

Highlights include New London Harbor Lighthouse and New London Ledge Lighthouse.
Lighthouse
New London Harbor Light is a lighthouse in …
or Avery Point Lighthouse is located…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Montauk Avenue Historic District and Coit Street Historic District.
Neighborhood
The encompasses… is situated 2 miles northwest of Thames River.
Neighborhood
The … is situated 2½ miles northwest of Thames River.
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Latitude
41.31888° or 41° 19′ 8″ north
Longitude
-72.08046° or 72° 4′ 50″ west
Open location code
87H98W99+HR
Geo­Names ID
Wiki­data ID

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Asturian to Welsh—“Thames River” goes by many names.
Ríu ThamesAsturian
ThamesCatalan
Thames RiverCebuano
康涅狄格州泰晤士河Chinese
泰晤士河 (康乃狄克州)Chinese
ТемзаChuvash
نهر ثاميسEgyptian Arabic
Abhainn ThamesIrish
テムズ川Japanese
ТемзаRussian
Темза (река в США)Russian
ТемсRussian
reka ThamesSlovenian
ThamesSlovenian
Thames RiverSlovenian
ThamesVenetian
Afon ThamesWelsh

Places with the Same Name

Localities in the Area

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hobs Island and Eastern Point Beach.
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