New London County

New London County spans 772 square miles along the Connecticut coast, featuring urban centers, rural communities, and the Thames River as its central waterway point.

The county was established in 1666 by John Winthrop Jr., initially comprising the towns of Stonington, Norwich, New London, and Saybrook named after London, England.

The region contains four Native American tribal reservations and numerous cultural institutions, including the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and the Mystic Seaport Museum.

The county functions as a transportation hub with rail connections, highways, the Groton-New London Airport, and multiple seaports serving both commercial and recreational purposes.

Manufacturing remains central to the county's economy, with General Dynamics Electric Boat leading submarine production and numerous aerospace industries establishing facilities in the region.

Location: Connecticut

Inception: 1666

Capital city: New London

Shares border with: Windham County, Tolland County, Hartford County, Middlesex County, Kent County, Washington County, Suffolk County

GPS coordinates: 41.49150,-72.12377

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54