Noank, Connecticut facts for kids
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Noank, Connecticut
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Census-designated place
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Noank Baptist Church
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Location in New London County, Connecticut
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| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Town | Groton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km2) |
| • Land | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,796 |
| • Density | 816/sq mi (315.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
06340
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| Area code(s) | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-53260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377840 |
Noank (pronounced NOH-ank) is a small village located in Groton, Connecticut, in the United States. It is a community with many old homes and local shops. Noank sits on a small piece of land that sticks out into the water, right where the Mystic River meets the sea.
This village has a long history tied to the ocean, especially with fishing, catching lobsters, and building boats. Noank is so special that it's listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. You can find many seafood restaurants and places that raise oysters here. In 2010, about 1,796 people lived in Noank.
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History of Noank
Long ago, in 1614, this area was called Nauyang by the Pequot people. This name meant "point of land," and it was a place where they would set up summer camps. However, after the Pequot War in 1655, the Pequot people were no longer in the area.
In 1712, a person named James Morgan got the land that makes up the Noank Peninsula through a special drawing.
Growth of Maritime Industries
Noank grew into a busy community because of its strong traditions in fishing, lobstering, and boat-building. In 1861, Charles Mallory and Elihu Spicer, Jr. started a shipping company called C. H. Mallory and Company.
Later, in 1879, Robert Palmer added steam railways to his boat-building factory in Noank. His company became one of the biggest in the United States for making wooden ships. They built about one thousand vessels, from small fishing boats to large steamships.
The "Noank Smack" is a special type of fishing sailboat that was created in this village. One famous example is the Emma C. Berry, which you can see preserved at the Mystic Seaport museum. Around 1912, the Connecticut State Lobster Hatchery was also set up in Noank to help grow more lobsters. Today, Noank has several marinas, which are places where boats can dock.
Historic Traditions and Filming
Noank is proud to host one of the oldest continuous Memorial Day parades in the country. It has been held every year since 1876.
Most of the community was recognized as a historic district in 1979. This means that many of its old houses and businesses, some dating back to 1840, are protected. The historic district is important because it has about 260 well-preserved old houses.
You might also know Noank from the movie Mystic Pizza. Some scenes for the film were shot at Ford's Lobsters, a popular spot in Noank.
About Noank's Geography and People
Noank covers an area of about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, 1.5 square miles (4.0 square kilometers), is land, and the rest is water. The village stretches as far west as Palmer Cove and as far north as U.S. Route 1.
According to the census from 2000, there were 1,830 people living in Noank. There were 846 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
The people living in Noank are of different ages. About 20.3% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 46 years old.
Education
Noank is part of the Groton School District. This means that students living in Noank attend schools within the Groton school system.
Notable People
Many interesting people have lived in or had connections to Noank:
- Artist Henry Ward Ranger lived in Noank.
- Painter Robert Brackman (1898–1980) lived and worked here.
- Famous aviator Amelia Earhart married George Palmer Putnam in Noank on February 7, 1931.
- Arctic explorer Peter Freuchen (1886–1957) lived in Noank.
- Painter Lars Thorsen (1876–1952) lived and worked in Noank.
- Vocal percussionist for Rockapella Jeff Thacher (born 1967) was born in Noank.
See also
In Spanish: Noank para niños
