New London CT Information

With an area of 27.9 sq km, New London is one of smallest cities of Connecticut . Nicknamed in the older days as the Whaling City, New London CT is home to several historic landmarks. Located midway between Boston and New York, New London CT is a popular tourist destination as well as a thriving center for business and commerce.

Early History of New London CT

The New London area was earlier known by the local Indian name of Nameaug. In 1646, the first English settlers arrived and established a township by the name of Pequot. The Connecticut Legislature proposed the name of Faire Harbour for the town but popular opinion dominated and the original name of Nameaug prevailed. In March 1658, the city was officially renamed as New London. The city was later burnt down by the traitorous Benedict Arnold who sold the secrets of Fort Griswold to the British. New London was also a prosperous whaling port in the 19th century.

Demographic Information about New London CT

White Americans constitute 63.49% of the population, 18.64% African American and the rest were composed of Native Americans, Asians and other races. 19.71% of the population were of Hispanic origin. There were 95.5 males to every hundred females. Average household income for a New London family was calculated to be around $33,809. New London had a per capita income of approximately $18,437. 15.8% of the New London population were below the poverty line.

Local Attractions in New London CT

• Connecticut College Arboretum
• Hempsted Houses
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum
• Monte Cristo Cottage
• Ocean Beach Park
• Robert Mills US Custom House & Museum
• Science Center of Eastern Connecticut
• Shaw Perkins Mansion

Famous Residents of New London CT

• John Winthrop, the Founder of the city of New London.
• Nathan Hale, schoolmaster and patriot of the American War of Independence.
• Eugene O'Neill, famous playwright, 4 time Pulitzer Prize winner and 1936 Nobel Laureate for Literature.