Calves Island
Calves Island is an islet in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Calves Island is situated nearby to the hamlet Floral Park, as well as near the neighborhood Old Lyme Historic District.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Islet
- Description: island in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
- Also known as: “Calvess Islands”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Florence Griswold Museum and Raymond E Baldwin Bridge.
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.
Raymond E Baldwin Bridge
Bridge
Photo: Denimadept, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Raymond E. Baldwin Bridge is a concrete segmental bridge composed of eleven spans crossing the Connecticut River between Old Saybrook, Connecticut and Old Lyme, Connecticut.
Old Lyme Congregational Church
Church
Photo: Childe Hassam, Public domain.
The Old Lyme Congregational Church is located in Old Lyme, Connecticut. The church is noteworthy for having been a favorite subject of Old Lyme art colony painters. It is affiliated with the United Church of Christ.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Lyme and Old Lyme Historic District.
Old Lyme
Photo: Decumanus, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 Lyme Historic District
Neighborhood
Photo: Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 Saybrook
Photo: Juliejules, CC BY 3.0.
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.
Calves Island
- Categories: island, wetland, locality, and landform
- Location: Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
41.32683° or 41° 19′ 37″ northLongitude
-72.34494° or 72° 20′ 42″ westElevation
16 feet (5 metres)Open location code
87H98MG4+P2OpenStreetMap ID
way 22691746OpenStreetMap feature
natural=wetlandOpenStreetMap feature
place=isletGeoNames ID
5283289Wikidata ID
Q31825239
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Calves Island” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Calves Island”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Floral Park and Otter Cove Estates.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Calves Island Bar and Quarry Hill.
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