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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 108.7 km² (42.0 mi²). 88.1 km² (34.0 mi²) of it is land and 20.5 km² (7.9 mi²) of it (18.89%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Geology

The geology of East Lyme is very diverse. In the northern section of the town, there are rolling hills and lush valleys. East Lyme is especially scenic in summer when the leaves have bloomed on the trees. The bay at the southern half of East Lyme is scenic with the exception of the Millstone Nuclear Power Plant. This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... For the landform that extends above the surrounding terrain and that is smaller than a mountain, see the article on mountain. ... This article is about the physical-geographic term. ... For other uses, see Summer (disambiguation). ... Leaves are an Icelandic five-piece alternative rock band who came to prominence in 2002 with their debut album, Breathe, drawing comparisons to groups such as Coldplay and Doves. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Tree (disambiguation). ... In geography, a bay or gulf is a collection of water that is surrounded by land on three sides. ... Millstone nuclear power station units 2 and 3 are located at a former quarry in Waterford, Connecticut. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 18,118 people, 6,308 households, and 4,535 families residing in the town. The population density was 205.6/km² (532.3/mi²). There were 7,459 housing units at an average density of 84.6/km² (219.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 87.29% White, 6.37% African American, 0.44% Native American, 2.82% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.21% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.59% of the population. A large percentage of the minority population is incarcerated at the Janet York and J.B Gates Correctional Institutes, operated by the State of Connecticut, Department of Corrections. These prisoners are considered residents of East Lyme by the U.S. Census. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... State nickname: The Constitution State Other U.S. States Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Governor M. Jodi Rell (R) Official languages English Area 14,371 km² (48th)  - Land 12,559 km²  - Water 1,809 km² (12. ...

There were 6,308 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...

In the town the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males. Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... In probability theory and statistics, a median is a number dividing the higher half of a sample, a population, or a probability distribution from the lower half. ...

The median income for a household in the town was $66,539, and the median income for a family was $74,430. Males had a median income of $53,333 versus $37,162 for females. The per capita income for the town was $28,765. About 1.7% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over. In probability theory and statistics, a median is a number dividing the higher half of a sample, a population, or a probability distribution from the lower half. ... In probability theory and statistics, a median is a number dividing the higher half of a sample, a population, or a probability distribution from the lower half. ... In probability theory and statistics, a median is a number dividing the higher half of a sample, a population, or a probability distribution from the lower half. ... The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

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Villages

The town consists of two villages, the Village of Flanders, and the Village of Niantic. Its common for the town of East Lyme to be erroneously called Niantic, due to this side of town being the "beach" side which is popular with tourists and visitors in the summer months. Niantic's population doubles in the summer months for the beach season, and it's a much higher density than the more sparsely populated Flanders side of town, which is known for its apple orchards, the town's high school, and forest. Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... A village is a human settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... Niantic is a census-designated place located in New London County, Connecticut. ... Niantic is a census-designated place located in New London County, Connecticut. ... Niantic is a census-designated place located in New London County, Connecticut. ...

Village of Niantic

The Village of Niantic gets its name from the Nehantic Indians whose ranging grounds once extended from Wecapaug Brook, in what is now Rhode Island, to the Connecticut River. Shortly before the first settlers arrived the Pequots had invaded Nehantic territory and annexed about half of the land claimed by the tribe. Niantic is a census-designated place located in New London County, Connecticut. ... The Niantic were a tribe of New England indians, who were living in Connecticut and Rhode Island during the early colonial period. ... Official language(s) English Capital Providence Largest city Providence Area  Ranked 50th  - Total 1,214* [1] sq mi (3,144* km²)  - Width 37 miles (60 km)  - Length 48 miles (77 km)  - % water 32. ... The Connecticut River as seen from the French King Bridge in western Massachusetts. ... The Mashantucket Pequots are a small Native American tribe in Connecticut which operates the successful Foxwoods Resort Casino. ... The Niantic were a tribe of New England indians, who were living in Connecticut and Rhode Island during the early colonial period. ...

Sportsfishing and marinas predominate the village's industry along with summer tourism and restaurant trade. Strong regional businesses include seafood restaurants and hotels/motels servicing the town's beaches and the casinos at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. Rocky Neck State Park features camping, swimming and picnic areas along with numerous marinas and sportsfishing companies. The Niantic Bay Boardwalk is a popular place for tourists and locals to walk.It is one mile long spanning the length of Niantic Bay. In the near feature the boardwalk may have to be rebuilt due to a major flaw. Also Amtrak is going to do track work which might cause part of the boardwalk to be taken down. Categories: Casinos | Hotels of the United States | US geography stubs ... The Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino located in the village of Uncasville in the town of Montville, Connecticut, U.S., is the worlds second largest casino. ... A state park and beach in East Lyme, Connecticut. ... Acela Express in West Windsor, NJ Amtrak Cascades service with tilting Talgo trainsets in Seattle, Washington Amtrak train in downtown Orlando, Florida For other uses, see Amtrak (disambiguation). ...

Village of Flanders

The Village of Flanders gets its name from Flanders, Belgium, due to the fact that in what was originally a farming area along the Old Post Road, a cottage textile industry developed similar to that in Flanders, Belgium. The part of Flanders most referred to is Flanders four-corners, which is the intersection of Chesterfield Road (Route 161) with the Boston Post Road (Route 1) that is the site of many small stores and businesses. Flanders (Dutch: ) is a large historical region overlapping Belgium, France and the Netherlands. ... Flanders (Dutch: ) is a large historical region overlapping Belgium, France and the Netherlands. ... Route 161 is a state route that runs north-south through East Lyme, Connecticut. ... The Boston Post Road was a system of roads from New York City to Boston, Massachusetts, containing some of the first major highways in the United States. ... This U.S. Highway article needs to be cleaned up to conform to both a higher standard of article quality and accepted design standards outlined in the WikiProject U.S. Highways. ...

Schools

The town's public schools are operated by the East Lyme Schools school district. East Lyme Schools is a school district in East Lyme, Connecticut. ...

The district has one high school (East Lyme High School), one middle school, East Lyme Middle School (gr. 5-8), and three PK-4 elementary schools, Flanders Elementary School, Lillie B. Haynes Elementary School, and Niantic Center School. The high school, known as East Lyme High School (grades 9-12), is located in the downtown Flanders region, and the mascot is Sven the Viking. ... Flanders Elementary School is located at 100 Victoria Drive in Southington, Connecticut. ...

History

The Thomas Lee house is the oldest home in Connecticut that is maintained in its original state, circa 1660. This building is located in the southwestern section of East Lyme, adjacent to Rocky Neck State Park, at the intersection of Connecticut Route 156 and Giants Neck Road. Co-Located on this site is the one room 'Little Boston Schoolhouse" which was relocated from across CT Route 156. Town features no less than 6 homes from 1699 or earlier and the Old Stone Church Burial Ground from 1719 located off Society & Riverview Roads. Originally inhabited by the Nehantic Indians with villages in the modern day Indian Woods section as well as on Black Point, McCooks Beach area and near the Niantic River. Allied with the colonists in the 1636 war against the Pequot Indians the Nehantic eventually died out in the mid 1800s. The 1750s map of Ezra Stiles shows the village in modern day Indian Woods of the Nehantic people as was described as "12 or 13 huts". East Lyme then a part of Lyme had severals Taverns which offered stopping places for travelers such as Sarah Kemble Knight. These included Calkins Tavern on modern day Boston Post Road, Royce's Tavern, and Taber Tavern near modern day I-95. No less than 23 Revolutionary War Veterans are buried within the borders of East Lyme and countless more found resting places in upstate New York, New Hampshire and Ohio. Moses Warren's friend of Samuel Holden Parsons (General) from Lyme and Moses Cleveland set out to survey the Ohio Territory in the latter part of the 1790s and has Warren County, Ohio named after him. Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Largest metro area Hartford Area  Ranked 48th  - Total 5,543[2] sq mi (14,356 km²)  - Width 70 miles (113 km)  - Length 110 miles (177 km)  - % water 12. ... The areas highlighted in YELLOW and GREEN are those which are considered to be a bona fide part of Upstate New York from the perspective of New York City. ... Official language(s) English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Area  Ranked 46th  - Total 9,359 sq mi (24,239 km²)  - Width 68 miles (110 km)  - Length 190 miles (305 km)  - % water 3. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Warren County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. ...

Library

The first library was started in 1888 and was called the Niantic Library and Reading Room Association. There were 65 founding members. In 1897 the library was formally incorporated as "The Niantic Public Library Association" by the State of Connecticut. The library moved a few times until a permanent structure was built in 1920 on Main St. In 1966 a wing was added, and in 1979 another addition was added. In 1990 the library moved into the new Community Center/Library complex, where it exists today. Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Largest metro area Hartford Area  Ranked 48th  - Total 5,543[2] sq mi (14,356 km²)  - Width 70 miles (113 km)  - Length 110 miles (177 km)  - % water 12. ...

East Lyme Institutions

A locally famous restaurant called "The Shack" is located right off I-95 in the Flanders section of East Lyme. In addition, the Dairy Queen in Niantic is very popular with the locals offering its services to the community since the 1950s. Another locally famous restaurant, is the "Flanders Fish Market" located in the Flanders village. It not only serves fish, but you can purchase fish as well. In recent years, East Lyme has become home to gourmet level restaurants, like Frank's Gourmet Grille and Le Belle Aurore, which have received rave reviews in the media,as well as from locals and tourists alike. Illiano's, with more causal but nontheless well-loved fare, has become an Italian institution in the area, with its thin crust pizza and classic dishes. Dairy Queen (also known as DQ) is an ice-cream shop and fast-food restaurant franchise based in the United States and founded in 1940. ... Niantic is a census-designated place located in New London County, Connecticut. ...

Beaches

• Rocky Neck State Park (Public) - A state park comprised of both East Beach and West Beach.
• McCook Park Beach (Public)- The McCook Park Beach, locally known as "McCooks," is located on the Western side of McCooks Point, and immediately adjacent to the private Crescent Beach. This beach, along with its associated public park was acquired by the Town of East Lyme in 1952 from the estate of the McCook Family. This beach is open to the public, on a fee basis, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and is open free of charge during all other times. Access to this beach is controlled via locked gate from 8:00PM until 8:00AM each day.
• Hole-in-the-Wall Beach (Public) - After years of debate, a walkway was built along the shoreline of the town connecting Hole-in-the -Wall Beach to the Niantic River. Known as the Niantic Bay Overlook, it is approximately 1 1/2 miles in length. The Overlook parallels the north shore of Niantic Bay and runs adjacent to the Northeast Corridor AMTRAK line, it consists of both an elevated boardwalk and a level stone dust-filled walkway.
• Railroad Beach (Public) - The beach at the Eastern end of the Niantic Bay Overlook and is locally known as "Railroad Beach" due to its proximity with the Niantic Railroad Drawbridge and the AMTRAK Northeast Corridor mainline. Access to this beach is from the Niantic Bay Overlook via "Hole in the wall Beach" or Cini Park via the walkway under the Railroad Drawbridge.
• Crescent Beach (Private) - A beach adjacent to McCooks reserved for homeowners in the area.
• Oak Grove Beach (Private)
• Black Point Beach (Private) - A private beach for members of the BPBCA (Black Point Beach Club Association).
• Old Black Point Beach (Private) - A private beach for homeowners in Old Black Point. Contrary to common belief, members of Old Black Point are not allowed in Black Point beach, vice-versa.
• Attawan Beach (Private) - Beach adjacent to Black Point for homeowners in the Attawan Beach Community.
• Giants Neck Beach (Private)
• Giants Neck Heights Beach (Private) - The Giants Neck Heights Association beach is a small private beach located at the southeastern end of the Rocky Neck Beach. It features a jetty that is popular with local crabbers and amateur photographers - and seagulls who drop clams and mussels on the cement surface to crack them open for eating. Use of this beach is restricted to the approximately 400 homeowners of the Giants Neck Height Association. The surrounding neighborhood is diverse, both culturally and economically, well-maintained, and friendly.

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Notable People

Notable East Lyme High School Graduates

• Ed Toth is a professional musician currently with The Doobie Brothers, formerly with Vertical Horizon and Jennifer Culture.
• John McDonald plays professional baseball with the Toronto Blue Jays.
• Pete Walker playes professional baseball with the New York Yankees

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Other Notable People

• Vladimir Peter Tytla, (1904 - 1968) known as Bill Tytla was one of the original Disney animators and is considered by many to be the best character animator working during The Golden Age of Hollywood animation. He purchased for his family a 150 acres (607,000 m²) of farmland in East Lyme, Connecticut, and died on the farm on December 30, 1968.
• Tom Danielson was born on March 13, 1978 in East Lyme, Connecticut, USA and is a professional road bicycle racer.
• William Nathan Harrell Smith, (1812 - 1889) was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina; born in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, September 24, 1812; attended the common schools in Murfreesboro, N.C., Kingston, Rhode Island, and Colchester, Connecticut and East Lyme, Connecticut.
• Charles Drake (real name "Charles Ruppert"), born October 2, 1917 in New York City; died September 10, 1994 in (East Lyme, Connecticut) was an American actor in over 80 films and numerous television shows.
• Andrew Griswold, Revolutionary War Soldier in Battle of White Plains and Monmouth
• Moses Warren, Revolutionary War Soldier, Miller, and land surveyor of the Ohio Territory, as well as circuit judge
• John Tubbs, Revolutionary War Soldier at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
• Dr.Vine Utley, Doctor, Confidant of Thomas Jefferson and developer of cyrum against "TB".
• Daniel Calkins, Owner and operator of Calkins Tavern in northern part of town. Visited by Lafayette and Washington as well as Sarah Kemble Knight
• James Huntley, Revolutionary War Soldier, Various Northern Campaigns and Lexington Alarm & Battle of Bunker Hill
• Linda Kapral, won the Miss Connecticut competition in 1972 representing East Lyme, married to Robert J. Papp, Jr..

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Places of Worship

• Lighthouse Assembly of God; 315 Flanders Road, East Lyme, CT 06333; Assemblies of God
• Flanders Baptist Church; 138 Boston Post Road, East Lyme, CT 06333; Baptist
• Saint Matthias Church; 317 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme, CT 06333; Roman Catholic
• Saint Matthias Parish Center; 317 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme, CT 06333; Roman Catholic
• Miracle Temple Church; 18 Dean Road, East Lyme, CT 06333; Non-denominational
• Niantic Community Church; 170 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic CT 06357; United Methodist Church & United Church of Christ
• Saint Agnes Church; 22 Haigh Avenue, Niantic, CT 06357; Roman Catholic
• Niantic Baptist Church; 443 Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357; Baptist

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Cemeteries

Active

East Lyme Cemetery

• East Lyme Cemetery, Boston Post Road, East Lyme, CT 06333
• Stone Church, Intersection of Society and Riverview Roads, Niantic, CT 06357
• Union Cemetery, East Pattagansett Road, Niantic, CT 06357

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Historical

• Old Stone Church, SW corner of Society Rd and Riverview Road
• Union, East Pattagansett Road; North of Hope Street
• Banty or Niantic Hill, Plants Dam Road & and US Route 1
• Rogers or Mack's Mill, West side Scott Road; 1/2 mile from Whistletown & Upper Pattagansett Road
• Pest House (yard), East side Upper Pattagansett Roadl; 400' back from road
• Center or Riverhead, South of I-95, North of US Route 1 where Rt. 1 intersects I-95 near Waterford town line
• Huntly, West Main Street & Sessa Court Southwest
• Powers, End of Gada Road & across railroad tracks
• Flanders Church, South side US Route 1, east of Baptist Church, lane across from Flanders School
• Taber Stones (3), On grass divider west of intersection of Rt. 1 and I-95 near Waterford town line
• Leech, Beaverbrook Rd. on old cart path several hundred feet from road
• Fosdick, North side of I-95 opposite northwest corner of Riverhead cemetery, 150 feet from I-95
• Barthrick or Champion #3, South side Green Valley Lake Road, South of Frog Hollow Road
• Tinker, East side of Chesterfield Road opposite and northeast of Walnut Hill Rd., top of hill.
• Old Fox Farm, East side of Upper Walnut Hill Road
• Holmes, Rear of Hames Hatt Farm, Dirt lane off of Grassy Hill
• Brockway, Whistletown Road east side, 1/4 mile from Grassy Hill Road 300 feet from road
• Tilleson, 400 feet from south side of Grassy Hill Road, Southwest of The Old School House
• Reeve, Nehantic State Forest going east on Grassy Hill Road from Whistletown Road

References

1. ^ Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 25, 2005 (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved on 2006-10-02.

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External links

• East Lyme Schools
• East Lyme Town Government
• East Lyme Library
• East Lyme Police
• Mystic Country: The Eastern Regional Tourism District
• Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
• The Smith Harris House
• Eightmile River Study Committee Web site
• Saint Agnes Church
• Niantic Community Church
• Niantic Baptist Church
• Wikimapia of Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
• East Lyme Soccer Club

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