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    Fort Griswold State Park

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      315 Monument Street, Groton, CT, United States
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    At A Glance

    Connecticut State Park and Historic Site

    17 acres in Groton, CT

    Parking: Street parking near 315 Monument St Groton, CT

    Park Map             Trails: Less than a mile           Rating: ★★☆☆☆

    This park preserves a piece of American history maintaining the earth fortifications of Fort Griswold.  The property also has the Groton Monument and the Monument House museum.  Down the hill from the fort are shot furnace, lower battery fortifications, as well as the Ebenezer Avery House. 

    The park is a stop on the Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi.

    History

    Established as a park in 1953 it is the site of a Revolutionary War massacre led by Benedict Arnold.

    It was designated a State Archaeological Preserve in October 2006.

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    Friends of Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park

    The Battle of Groton Heights and The Burning of New London

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    • ★★☆☆☆
    • 2015
    • State Archaeological Preserve
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    • Groton
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    • New London County
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    The information shown here is for general reference purposes only. exploreCT.org gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or reliability of this data. Parking in all areas, whether designated here or not, is at your own risk. exploreCT.org is not responsible for any damage or loss to vehicles or contents. Last updated April 26, 2015

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    • 315 Monument Street, Groton, CT, United States

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