Groton is a town in New London County, Connecticut, located on the Thames River. It is the home of General Dynamics Electric Boat, which is the major contractor for submarine work for the United States Navy. The Naval Submarine Base New London is located in Groton, and the pharmaceutical company Pfizer is also a major employer. Avery Point in Groton is home to a regional campus of the University of Connecticut. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 38,411 at the 2020 census.
Northeast
Groton
New London County, CT
Population
38,217
Walk Score
64 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,424
Median home value
$287,600
Incorporated
1705
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Burnett's Corner Historic District · listed 1997
- Eastern Point Historic District · listed 1979
- Groton Bank Historic District · listed 1983
Notable landmarks
- Avery Point Lighthouse · listed 2002
- Branford House · listed 1984
- Building 70
- Fort Griswold · listed 1970
- Groton Bridge
- Haley House
- Pequot Fort · listed 1990
- Shepherd of the Sea Chapel · listed 2025
- Smith, Jabez, House · listed 1981
- U.S.S. NAUTILUS (submarine) · listed 1979
- Yeomans, Edward, House · listed 1978
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