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The Griswold Inn

The Griswold Inn, located in Essex, Connecticut, is the oldest continuously run tavern in the United States of America. Founded by three brothers in the late 18th century, it has been under the stewardship of only 6 families. The Inn was captured by British troops and used as a base of operations during the War of 1812. During prohibition the Inn still maintained a lively entertainment schedule for the local yachtsmen.

Located at 41.3516, -72.3868 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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First Baptist Church of Essex, Connecticut

The First Baptist Church of Essex, Connecticut, built in 1846, is notable for being one of only three Egyptian revival churches known to have ever been built in the United States. The architect was Minard Lafever. The handsome, white clapboard building features a tripartite facade, the central section of which is a frustum that rises to support the cupola. The church's original steeple was destroyed after being struck by lightning in 1925.

Located at 41.355, -72.3923 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Connecticut River Museum

The Connecticut River Museum is a U.S. educational and cultural institution based at Steamboat Dock in Essex, Connecticut that focuses on the marine environment and maritime heritage of the Connecticut River Valley. The three-story Connecticut River Museum is located in a restored 1878 steamboat warehouse. The museum opened to the public in 1975, with Connecticut Governor Ella Grasso as its first paid member and ex officio patron.

Located at 41.3518, -72.3851 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Essex Historic District

Essex Historic District was a proposed district, nominated for listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It would have included parts of Main, N. Main, S. Main, and W. Main Sts. , in Essex, Connecticut. The NRIS database recorded, on June 21, 1978, with reference number 78003525, that the district received listing status of DR, which means "Date Received/Pending Nomination". There apparently was no further National Register action, and the district was not listed.

Located at 41.353, -72.391 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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