The Lieutenant River is a
[U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data]
The National Map
, accessed April 1, 2011 tidal river located in
Old Lyme, Connecticut
Old Lyme is a coastal town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The main street of the town, Lyme Street, is a historic district with several homes once owned by sea captains. Lyme Academy of Fine Arts is located in Old Lyme and the ...
. It joins the
Connecticut River in the
estuary
An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea. Estuaries form a transition zone between river environments and maritime environm ...
, just above the point where that river flows into
Long Island Sound.
The river has a public boat launch and is a popular fishing spot.
The Lieutenant River is popular among artists and photographers. A number of
American impressionist artists, including
Childe Hassam
Frederick Childe Hassam (; October 17, 1859 – August 27, 1935) was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes. Along with Mary Cassatt and John Henry Twachtman, Hassam was instrumental in promulgating Impressioni ...
, painted views of the river while staying at the
Florence Griswold House in Old Lyme.
The
Florence Griswold Museum was designed with windows that have sweeping views of the Lieutenant River.
See also
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List of rivers of Connecticut
References
Old Lyme, Connecticut
Rivers of New London County, Connecticut
Tributaries of the Connecticut River
Rivers of Connecticut
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