Old Lyme, CT

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Introduction to Old Lyme, Connecticut

Old Lyme, Connecticut, in New London county, is 29 miles SE of Meriden, Connecticut (center to center) and 94 miles NE of New York, New York. The town, which is in the New London - Norwich area, has 7,406 residents.

Old Lyme History

Old Lyme, officially incorporated from the town of Lyme in 1855, is home to the oldest - settled areas of Lyme and so was named Old Lyme. The town, which features colonial and federal architecture, was named after Lyme Regis, a small port on the Dorset coast in England. According to historical record, the first settlers of Lyme in the 17th century were Englishmen.

Old Lyme and nearby Attractions

• Florence Griswold Museum
• Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
• Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
• Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
• Chatfield Hollow State Park
• Rogers Lake

Things To Do In Old Lyme

Tourists coming to Old Lyme may visit the Florence Griswold Museum, an art museum which displays a number of Americam Impressionist paintings. Visitors will love going to the Chatfield Hollow State Park. Covering an area of 355 acres, the park offers recreational opportunities from fishing, and swimming, to hiking. The town celebrates the Midsummer Festival every year.

Old Lyme Transportation

Flights are available from Bradley International Airport.

Old Lyme Higher Education

Facilities for higher education include Eastern Connecticut State University, Wesleyan University, and the University of Connecticut.

High Points

Old Lyme strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Old Lyme, CT

Comparing Old Lyme to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

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Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

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College Educated Adults

Housing

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Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Old Lyme Almanac

Old Lyme Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Old Lyme Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Old Lyme, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Old Lyme Public Libraries

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Old Lyme High Schools (2004)

LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL
69 LYME ST.
860-434-1651
Serves 469 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

LEARN SPECIAL EDUCATION
44 HATCHETTS HILL RD.
860-434-4800
A Special Education School
Serves 78 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 3.7

HOMEBOUND
4 DAVIS ROAD WEST
860-434-7238
A Non-traditional School

Old Lyme Colleges

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Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts

(List of All Connecticut Colleges)

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