Mystic, Connecticut

Mystic is a U.S. village and census-designated place (CDP) in Groton and Stonington, Connecticut. Mystic has no independent government because it is not a municipality in the state of Connecticut.

Mystic
Census-designated place
Main Street, downtown Mystic
Main Street, downtown Mystic
Mystic is located in Connecticut
Mystic
Mystic
Location within the state of Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°21′15″N 71°57′59″W
CountryUnited States
StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Area
 • Total3.8 sq mi (9.8 km2)
 • Land3.4 sq mi (8.7 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2)
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,205
 • Density1,100/sq mi (430/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
06355, 06372, 06388
Area code860
FIPS code09-49810
GNIS feature ID209165[1]

Historically, Mystic was a leading seaport of the area. The story of Mystic's nautical background is told at Mystic Seaport, the nation's largest maritime museum,[2] which has preserved a number of sailing ships, such as the whaling ship Charles W. Morgan. The village is located on the Mystic River, which flows into Long Island Sound, giving access to the sea. The Mystic River Bascule Bridge crosses the river in the center of the village. According to the Mystic River Historical Society, the name "Mystic" comes from the Pequot words "missi-tuk" as describing a large river whose waters are driven into waves by tides or wind. The population was 4,205 at the 2010 census.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mystic
  2. "About Mystic Seaport Museum".
  3. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Mystic CDP, Connecticut". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
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