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About Groton Long Point, Connecticut

Groton Long Point is a locality in Southeastern Connecticut (New London County), Connecticut, United States. It is a small community with a population of 546. The population density is 461.8 people per km². Groton Long Point is located at 41.3145°N, 72.0079°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Groton Long Point unfurls itself like a weathered ribbon of sand and sea grass, a slender peninsula reaching into the embrace of Long Island Sound. It lies 5.5 miles east-south-east of New London, CT (from New London, CT: bearing 121°T), and is situated 4.4 miles south-east of Groton. The air here carries the sharp, briny tang of the ocean, mingling with the sweet, almost floral perfume of dune roses that cling tenaciously to the sandy slopes. Low-slung cottages, painted in a cheerful palette of blues, yellows, and whites, huddle together, their porches often adorned with weathered Adirondack chairs and the occasional lobster trap, silent sentinels of a life lived in close communion with the water. The dominant sound is the ceaseless whisper of waves on sand, a rhythm that underpins the slow, deliberate unfolding of days, punctuated by the cries of gulls circling overhead and the distant hum of a departing ferry. The history of Groton Long Point is inextricably tied to the maritime pulse of southeastern Connecticut, a legacy of seafaring and fishing that has shaped its character. For generations, this strip of land has offered a haven, first for those who plied the waters for sustenance, and later for those seeking respite from the inland heat. While no grand monuments mark its past, the very architecture of the summer cottages, many of them passed down through families, tells a story of enduring traditions and a deep-rooted connection to the shore. The local economy, though diversified in recent times, still bears the imprint of its coastal heritage, with a steady stream of visitors drawn to its beaches and the promise of saltwater leisure. The waters themselves, a vibrant blue under a wide, often cloud-streaked sky, remain the heart of Groton Long Point, a constant source of both livelihood and profound, quiet beauty.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Groton Long Point, Connecticut — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.314543, -72.007852. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Groton Long Point and Southeastern Connecticut County.

Detailed location data for Groton Long Point includes the ZIP code (06340), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of Southeastern Connecticut County, and school district assignment (Groton School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Groton Long Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.