About Groton, CT
Groton is a part of the New London County in the state of Connecticut. The city is located on the banks of the Thames River and it was officially incorporated on 1705. The city is known for its historical monuments built during the American Civil War. The major attractions of the city are Fort Griswold and Branford House. The city has become a tourist spot because of its historical importance and more than 100,000 tourists visit the city annually. The main employer of the city is Electric Boat Corporation and the second biggest employer is Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company. The biggest schools in the city are Fitch Senior High School and Grasso Tech. High School. The city is home to the Avery Point campus of the University of Connecticut. The famous tourists spots in the city are Groton Monument, which is the oldest obelisk in USA and the famous Pequot Fort. Famous persons from Groton include Waightstill Avery, Thomas Rogers and Cassin Young.
