Historic places in Groton, Connecticut
Groton in New London County has 11 properties on the National Register of Historic Places: 5 buildings, 3 districts, 2 structures, 1 site. The first was listed in 1970 and the most recent in 2025. The most common areas of significance here are architecture, military, exploration/settlement. 1 is a National Historic Landmark: U.S.S. NAUTILUS (submarine). Open to visitors: Fort Griswold.
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Every National Register listing in Groton
U.S.S. NAUTILUS (submarine) (also NAUTILUS; S.S. (N)571)
USS Nautilus (SSN-571) was the world's first nuclear-powered boat, nuclear-powered submarine, and the first submarine to complete a submerged transit of the North Pole on 3 August 1958. [Wikipedia]
Naval Submarine Base · NPS record #79002653
Avery Point Lighthouse
Avery Point Light or Avery Point Lighthouse is located in Groton, Connecticut, on the Avery Point Campus of the University of Connecticut. [Wikipedia]
On Long Island Sound at 1084 Shennecossett Rd. · NPS record #02000866
Groton Bank Historic District (also Groton Bank; Groton Heights)
The Groton Bank Historic District, commonly known as Groton Heights, is a primarily residential 50-acre (20 ha) historic district in the City of Groton (within the Town of Groton) in Connecticut. [Wikipedia]
Roughly bounded by the Thames River, Broad, Cottage, and Latham Sts. · NPS record #83001287
Branford House (also Avery Point Regional Campus,University of Connecticut)
The Branford House is located in Groton, Connecticut, on the campus of UConn Avery Point, which rents it out for events. [Wikipedia]
Town-level location only · NPS record #84001158
Burnett's Corner Historic District (also Burnett's Corner)
Burnetts Corner is a village in the town of Groton, Connecticut, and the site of Burnett's Corner Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [Wikipedia]
Along Packer Rd., S of CT 184 · NPS record #97001468
Eastern Point Historic District (also Eastern Point National Register District)
Roughly along Eastern Point Rd. · NPS record #08000499
Fort Griswold (also Fort Griswold State Park)
Fort Griswold is a former American defensive fortification in Groton, Connecticut named after Deputy Governor Matthew Griswold. [Wikipedia]
Bounded by Baker Ave., Smith St., Park Ave., Monument Ave., and Thames River · NPS record #70000694
Pequot Fort (also Mystic Fort; Site 59-19)
The Pequot Fort was a fortified village on the Groton side of Mystic, Connecticut, located atop a ridge overlooking the Mystic River. [Wikipedia]
Address not published · NPS record #89002294
Shepherd of the Sea Chapel
231 Gungywamp Road · NPS record #100011538
Smith, Jabez, House (also Smith Homestead)
It is the only 18th-century farmhouse to survive in Groton's Poquonock Bridge area, which was once the town's principal agricultural area. [Wikipedia]
Town-level location only · NPS record #81000615
Yeomans, Edward, House (also Cove Nook Farm)
With its construction dating to 1713, it is believed to be Noank's oldest surviving structure, built by one of its early settlers. [Wikipedia]
Town-level location only · NPS record #78002874
Other towns in New London County
Being on the National Register does not mean a property is open to the public. Many are private homes; please respect owners and view from public roads.