Watrous Point
Watrous Point is a cape in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Watrous Point is situated nearby to the hamlet Otter Cove Estates, as well as near Floral Park.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Connecticut River Museum and Florence Griswold Museum.
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.
Florence Griswold Museum
Museum
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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. The house was once the epicenter of the Old Lyme Art Colony whose members played an important role in the development of American Impressionism. Florence Griswold Museum is situated 2½ miles southeast of Watrous Point.
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Essex Village and Old Lyme.
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. Essex Village is situated 1½ miles northwest of Watrous Point.
Old Lyme
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Old Lyme is a coastal town in Mystic-Eastern region of Connecticut. Old Lyme is a quaint little town at the bottom of the Connecticut River on the East banks. It is generally regarded as a summering destination as it has many gorgeous beaches.
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 2½ miles west of Watrous Point.
Watrous Point
- Type: Cape
- Category: landform
- Location: Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.3401° or 41° 20′ 24″ northLongitude
-72.36786° or 72° 22′ 4″ westElevation
7 feet (2 metres)Open location code
87H98JRJ+2VGeoNames ID
4845256
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