Historic places in Old Lyme, Connecticut

Old Lyme in New London County has 11 properties on the National Register of Historic Places: 6 sites, 3 buildings, 2 districts. The first was listed in 1971 and the most recent in 2023. The most common areas of significance here are architecture, prehistoric, art. 1 is a National Historic Landmark: Griswold, Florence, House and Museum. Open to visitors: Griswold, Florence, House and Museum.

Every National Register listing in Old Lyme

  1. Griswold, Florence, House and Museum

    Listed April 19, 1993 · Building · National Historic Landmark (April 19, 1993) · National significance · Open to visitors

    ArchitectureArt

    The Florence Griswold Museum is an art museum at 96 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, Connecticut, whose centerpiece is the former home of Florence Griswold (1850–1937). [Wikipedia]

    96 Lyme St. · NPS record #93001604

  2. Bennett Rockshelter (also Site 105-3)

    Listed July 31, 1987 · Site · State significance · Access information not verified

    Prehistoric

    The Bennett Rockshelter is a prehistoric archaeological site in Old Lyme, Connecticut. [Wikipedia]

    Address not published · NPS record #87001223

  3. Griswold Point Historic District (also Griswold Point; Black Hall)

    Listed February 10, 2023 · District · State significance · Access information not verified

    AgricultureArchitectureArcheology-PrehistoricEthnic Heritage-Native AmericanExploration/Settlement

    Address not published · NPS record #100008625

  4. Lieutenant River III Site (also Site 105-30)

    Listed July 31, 1987 · Site · State significance · Access information not verified

    Prehistoric

    Address not published · NPS record #87001227

  5. Lieutenant River IV Site (also Site 105-35)

    Listed July 31, 1987 · Site · State significance · Access information not verified

    Prehistoric

    Address not published · NPS record #87001228

  6. Lieutenant River No. 2 (also Site 105-27)

    Listed July 31, 1987 · Site · State significance · Access information not verified

    Prehistoric

    Address not published · NPS record #87001226

  7. Lord, Capt. Enoch, House (also Red House)

    Listed May 16, 2007 · Building · Local significance · Access information not verified

    Exploration/SettlementSocial HistoryArchitecture

    Built about 1748, the house is significant both for its long historic association with the colonial Lord family, who were influential participants in the founding of both the Connecticut Colony and the Saybrook Colony, and for its transformation in the late 19th century into a summer estate. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #07000418

  8. Natcon Site (also Site 105-24)

    Listed July 31, 1987 · Site · State significance · Access information not verified

    Prehistoric

    Address not published · NPS record #87001230

  9. Old Lyme Historic District

    Listed October 14, 1971 · District · Local significance · Access information not verified

    ArtArchitecture

    The Old Lyme Historic District encompasses the historic village center of Old Lyme, Connecticut. [Wikipedia]

    Lyme St. from Shore Rd. to Sill Lane, Old Boston Post Rd. from Sill Lane to Rose Lane · NPS record #71000916

  10. Peck Tavern

    Listed April 12, 1982 · Building · Local significance · Access information not verified

    CommerceTransportationArchitecture

    The Peck Tavern is a historic tavern (now a private residence) at 1 Sill Lane in Old Lyme, Connecticut. [Wikipedia]

    1 Still Lane · NPS record #82004380

  11. Springbank (also Pilgrim, Thomas, House)

    Listed August 17, 2001 · Site · Local significance · Access information not verified

    Landscape ArchitectureSocial History

    Built upon a small core structure dating from around 1730, the main house consists of an 1844 Greek Revival brick structure, to which a number of Colonial Revival additions and alterations were made between about 1930 and 1945. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #01000880

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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.