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Battle of Groton Heights

The Battle of Groton Heights (also known as the Battle of Fort Griswold, and occasionally called the Fort Griswold massacre) was a battle of the American Revolutionary War fought on September 6, 1781, between a small Connecticut militia force led by Lieutenant Colonel William Ledyard and the more numerous British forces led by Brigadier General Benedict Arnold and Lieutenant Colonel Edmund Eyre.

Located at 41.3567, -72.0819 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Kelo v. City of New London

Kelo v. City of New London, 545 U.S. 469 (2005) was a case decided by the Supreme Court of the United States involving the use of eminent domain to transfer land from one private owner to another private owner to further economic development. In a 5–4 decision, the Court held that the general benefits a community enjoyed from economic growth qualified private redevelopment plans as a permissible "public use" under the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.

Located at 41.3441, -72.0972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Fort Trumbull

Fort Trumbull refers to a fort in New London, Connecticut and to a nearby neighborhood.

Located at 41.3437, -72.0934 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Fort Griswold

Fort Griswold is a former American military base in Groton, Connecticut. Named after then Deputy Governor Matthew Griswold, the fort played a key role in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. In tandem with Fort Trumbull on the opposite side of the harbor, Griswold served to defend the port of New London, a supply center for the new Continental Army and a friendly port for Connecticut-sanctioned privateers who preyed on British ships.

Located at 41.3553, -72.082 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Gold Star Memorial Bridge

The Gold Star Memorial Bridge is a pair of steel truss bridges that carries both Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1 across the Thames River between New London, Connecticut, US and Groton, Connecticut. The bridge is the largest structure in the state with over 1,000,000 sq ft . of deck area and the longest bridge in the state at 6,000 feet . Its 11 highway lanes accommodate an average daily traffic of 117,000 vehicles. Local media outlets and residents refer to the bridge as "The Goldstar".

Located at 41.3642, -72.0875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Thames River Bridge (Amtrak)

Amtrak's Thames River Bridge spans from New London to Groton, Connecticut, USA, crossing Connecticut's Thames River.

Located at 41.3631, -72.0876 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Groton Monument

The Groton Monument, sometimes called the Fort Griswold Monument is a granite monument in Groton, Connecticut. It is dedicated to the defenders who fell during the Battle of Groton Heights on September 6, 1781. Built between 1826 and 1830, the Monument stands 135 feet tall with 166 steps. The adjacent Monument House Museum features exhibits about the Revolutionary War and is operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Located at 41.355, -72.0794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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St. James Episcopal Church (New London, Connecticut)

St. James Episcopal Church at 76 Federal St, New London, Connecticut is a historic church in the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. St. James Episcopal Church (New London, CT) File:St James, Nov06 099. jpg St. James Episcopal ChurchSt. James Episcopal Church (New London, CT)St.

Located at 41.355, -72.0983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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