Old Lyme

Old Lyme spans 28.8 square miles of shoreline, tidal marshes, inland wetlands, and wooded hills along the east bank of the Connecticut River mouth.

The territory, originally part of Saybrook Colony, became East Saybrook in 1665 before incorporating as Old Lyme in 1855, named after Lyme Regis in England.

The Florence Griswold House established an early 20th-century art colony where American Impressionist painters created works depicting regional landscapes and coastal scenes.

The town provides education through Regional School District 18, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and Lyme-Old Lyme High School.

Rogers Lake contains local folklore about a supposed lake monster named Roger, while seasonal communities like Point O' Woods attract summer residents.

Location: Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Location: New London County

Inception: 1855

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Website: http://www.oldlyme-ct.gov/

Website: http://oldlyme-ct.gov

GPS coordinates: 41.31722,-72.30306

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42