Stonington, Administrative division in Connecticut, United States.
The municipal territory encompasses the borough of Stonington, Pawcatuck, Lords Point, Wequetequock, and parts of Mystic and Old Mystic villages.
In August 1814, the town residents defended against British forces during a three-day bombardment, resulting in minimal American casualties while damaging enemy vessels.
The Stonington Harbor Light, constructed in 1840, maintains the distinction of being the first lighthouse museum established in the United States.
The Department of Administrative Services coordinates functions including human resources, information technology, and capital improvement programs for the municipality.
Stonington maintains Connecticut's final commercial fishing fleet, continuing a maritime tradition that spans multiple centuries.
Location: Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Location: New London County
Inception: 1649
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Website: http://stonington-ct.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.36500,-71.90667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52
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