Back River
Back River is a channel in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Back River is situated nearby to the hamlet Town Landing, as well as near Lyme Station.Places of Interest
Highlights include Florence Griswold Museum and Old Lyme Congregational Church.
Florence Griswold Museum
Museum
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 north of Back River.
Old Lyme Congregational Church
Church
Duck River Cemetery
Cemetery
The Duck River Cemetery, also known as the Old Lyme Cemetery, is the communal burying ground of the town of Old Lyme, Connecticut. The earliest surviving grave marker dates from 1676 and was carved by William Stanclift, Renold Marvin's gravestone.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Lyme Historic District and Old Lyme.
Old Lyme Historic District
Neighborhood
The Old Lyme Historic District encompasses the historic village center of Old Lyme, Connecticut. Located mainly on Lyme Street south of Interstate 95, the village, settled in the mid-17th century, has an architectural history dating to the early 18th century, flourishing as a shipbuilding center and home to many ship captains.
Old Lyme
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.Old Saybrook
Old Saybrook is a city of 10,000 people in Connecticut at the mouth of the Connecticut River. Families and tourists enjoy Old Saybrook's beaches, the high quality of restaurants, and the peaceful and serene atmosphere.Back River
- Type: Channel
- Category: body of water
- Location: Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.2926° or 41° 17′ 33″ north
Longitude
-72.33092° or 72° 19′ 51″ west
Elevation
7 feet (2 metres)
Open location code
87H97MV9+2J
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