New London [New London County] was settled as "Pequot" in 1646 and named New London in 1658 from London, England. Its Native American name is "Nameaug".
Area, 10.8 sq. miles. Population, est., 23,869. Voting districts, 7. Principal industries: high technology research and engineering, steel fabrication, ship building and repair, marine construction, antiques, doors, windows, interior trim, fishing, entertainment and tourism.
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