Fenwick, Connecticut facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fenwick, Connecticut Borough Borough of Fenwick Seal  Middlesex County and Connecticut  Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region and Connecticut Country  United States U.S. state  Connecticut County Middlesex Region Lower CT River Valley Town Old Saybrook Area  • Total 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2)  • Land 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2)  • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) Elevation 30 ft (9 m) Population  (2020)  • Total 53  • Density 136/sq mi (52.5/km2) Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))  • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT) ZIP Code 06475 (Old Saybrook) Area code(s) 860/959 FIPS code 09-27810 GNIS feature ID 0207058 Fenwick Historic District U.S. National Register of Historic Places U.S. Historic district Location Roughly, along Agawam, Neponset and Pettipaug Aves. Area 195 acres (79 ha) Architect Multiple Architectural style Shingle Style, Queen Anne, Bungalow/Craftsman NRHP reference No. 95000437 Added to NRHP April 13, 1995

Fenwick is a small and unique borough located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the larger town of Old Saybrook. In 2020, only 53 people lived here, making it the smallest borough in Connecticut! Most of Fenwick is a special area called the Fenwick Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its important old buildings.

Fenwick is in a beautiful spot where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound. It sits on the west side of the river. The borough has two lighthouses: the Inner Light and the Outer Light. The Inner Light is at the very tip of Fenwick's land, called Lynde Point. The Outer Light is a bit further out in the water, connected by a rocky path. You might have even seen the Outer Light before, as it's shown on many Connecticut license plates!

Fenwick Historic District: A Look Back in Time

The Fenwick Historic District covers about 195 acres (that's about 147 football fields!). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. This district includes 60 important buildings in the center of Fenwick, along with the Fenwick Golf Course.

Historic Buildings and Styles

Many of the buildings in the Fenwick Historic District are Shingle-style homes built in the early 1900s. This style often features roofs that extend over side porches and upper floors that hang over lower ones. Some homes also show Queen Anne or Victorian styles. For example, St. Mary's-By-the-Sea is a church built in 1883 that shows many of these classic features.

Fenwick Golf Course History

The Fenwick Golf Course was created in the late 1800s from empty land in the middle of the district. It's a 9-hole course that has changed its design a few times. The most recent change happened in the 1930s. This golf course is also home to the Stephen Potter Cup competition.

Geography: Where Fenwick Is Located

Fenwick is in the very southeast corner of Middlesex County. It's surrounded by water: the Connecticut River to the east and Long Island Sound to the south. The main road, CT 154, crosses a bay on the north side of the borough. This road leads about 2.5 miles (4 km) to Old Saybrook Center.

The United States Census Bureau says that Fenwick covers about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer) of land, with no water area.

Fenwick's Population Over Time

In 2000, there were 52 people living in Fenwick, making up 26 households. Many of the people living in Fenwick were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2 people.

Notable People Who Lived in Fenwick

Fenwick has been home to some famous people:

• Katharine Hepburn, a very famous actress, lived in Fenwick for many years and passed away there in 2003 at age 96.
• John Lindsay, who was once the mayor of New York City.
• Rosemary Murphy, another well-known actress.

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  Katharine Hepburn House (on the right)

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