Fort Trumbull, New London

Name: Fort Trumbull
Address: 90 Walbach St, New London, 06320-5507, United States
Telephone: +1 860-444-7591

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Fort Trumbull is a fort near the mouth of the Thames River on Long Island Sound in New London, Connecticut and named for Governor Jonathan Trumbull. The original fort was built in 1777, but the present fortification was built between 1839 and 1852. The site lies adjacent to the Coast Guard Station New London and is managed as the 16-acre Fort Trumbull State Park by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. ()

Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°20'37"N, 72°5'35"W

Address

90 Walbach StTrumbullNew London 06320-5507 United States

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+1 860-444-7591

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Fort Trumbull – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. James Episcopal Church, Shaw's Cove Bridge, Custom House Maritime Museum, Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park.

1 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. James Episcopal Church, New London
25 min walk • St. James Episcopal Church at 76 Federal St, New London, Connecticut is a historic church in the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Shaw's Cove Bridge, New London
11 min walk • Shaw's Cove Bridge is a swing bridge in New London, Connecticut. The span carries railroad tracks used by Amtrak for their train along the Northeast Corridor while allowing boat traffic to go through.
0.6 miN
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Custom House Maritime Museum, New London
16 min walk • The New London Custom House is a historic custom house at 150 Bank Street in New London, Connecticut, built in 1833-35. It was designed by Robert Mills, one of the country's first formally trained architects.
1 miNE
Battlefield, Historical place, Park
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, Groton
26 min walk • Fort Griswold is a former American defensive fortification in Groton, Connecticut named after Deputy Governor Matthew Griswold.
1.1 miNE
Monuments and statues
Groton Monument, Groton
27 min walk • 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.
0.9 miN
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Opera
Garde Arts Center, New London
22 min walk • The Garde Arts Center is a non-profit performing arts center and cinema located at 325 State Street at the corner of Huntington Street in New London, Connecticut. It owns and operates the Garde Theatre, a historic movie palace.
0.8 miN
Church
Huntington Street Baptist Church, New London
20 min walk • The Huntington Street Baptist Church is a historic Baptist Church meeting house at 29 Huntington Street in New London, Connecticut. Built in 1843, it is one of the last major examples of Greek Revival architecture to be built in the city. The church was built by a Universalist congregation and then purchased by a competing Baptist one.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Shaw Mansion, New London
16 min walk • The Shaw Mansion is a historic mansion and historic house museum at 11 Blinman Street in New London, Connecticut. Built in 1756, it is a well-preserved example of a wealthy merchant's house, made further notable as the location of the state's naval offices during the American Revolutionary War.
0.8 miS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Monte Cristo Cottage, New London
21 min walk • Monte Cristo Cottage was the summer home of American actor James O'Neill and his family, notably his son Eugene O'Neill. It is a National Historic Landmark located at 325 Pequot Avenue in New London, Connecticut.
0.9 miNE
Museum, History museum
Ebenezer Avery House, Groton
25 min walk • The Ebenezer Avery House was originally located on Latham Street and Thames Street in Groton, Connecticut. The construction date is unknown, but it is believed to be from the 1760s and was the house of Ebenezer Avery. It was the home where the British brought their injured soldiers after the Battle of Groton Heights on September 6, 1781.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
The Hempsted Houses, New London
20 min walk • The Joshua Hempsted House is a historic house museum at 11 Hempstead Street in New London, Connecticut. Built about 1678 and altered several times during the 18th century, it is one of the state's oldest surviving buildings, and provides a virtual catalog of early construction methods due to its state of preservation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Trumbull?

Nearby attractions include Shaw's Cove Bridge, New London (11 min walk), Caulkins Park, New London (14 min walk), Spirit Gallery Tattoo, New London (16 min walk), Shaw Mansion, New London (16 min walk).

How to get to Fort Trumbull by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Trumbull:

Train

New London (19 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound Bus Station (20 min walk)

Ferry

Cross Sound Ferry (22 min walk)