Great Island Marshes

Great Island Marshes is a nature reserve in , , . Great Island Marshes is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Florence Griswold Museum and Old Lyme Congregational Church.

Museum
The is an art museum at 96 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, 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.

Church
Photo: Childe Hassam, Public domain.
The is located in . 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.

Cemetery
The , also known as the Old Lyme Cemetery is the communal burying ground of the town of Old Lyme, . 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 and Old Saybrook.

is a coastal town in region of . 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.

is a city of 10,000 people in at the mouth of the Connecticut River. Families and tourists enjoy 's beaches, the high quality of restaurants, and the peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Neighborhood
The encompasses the historic village center of . 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.

Great Island Marshes

Latitude
41.2979° or 41° 17′ 53″ north
Longitude
-72.3279° or 72° 19′ 41″ west
Open location code
87H97MXC+5R
Open­Street­Map ID
way 43439394
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­nature_reserve
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