– Where Eagles Soar & Life is Good –
Discover Deep River
Deep River resides in a blessed bubble this side of the Milky Way.
Established in 1635 and nestled in the Connecticut River Valley surrounded by the natural beauty of Southern New England, she is the oldest of its sister towns, Chester and Essex. Originally named Town of Saybrook, it was officially changed in 1947 to Deep River, the main river that powered the mills.
As a river town, it’s a playground for discovery and excitement. As a mill town, it flourished during the Industrial Revolution with finely-crafted products from piano keyboards to drill bits and now continues its special spirit of industry, craftsmanship and creativity. Welcome!
Deep River … Heart of the River Valley
Deep River at a Glance:
Profile & Governance
Statistic & Demographics
Population, Land Area, Schools, Housing, Taxes, Key Employers, etc.
Main Street New England
Charm & Convenience
Necessities, Unique Art & Gifts
Market, Pharmacy, Hardware, Gas Station, Restaurants, Shops, Bank, Town Hall, Library, Church, Galleries and more in a half-mile along Main St.
Parks, Playgrounds, Stables,
Marinas, Hiking Trails & More
Fun, Exercise, Fresh Air
Community Swimming Pond, Hiking Paths, Boat Ramp, Parcourse, Skateboard Park, Horseshoe Tournaments, RC Sailing, Stables, Town Dock & Moorings, Baseball Fields, Dirt Bike Trails, …
A Town Built by Elephants
& The Industrial Revolution
Craftsmanship & Enterprise
Deep River prospered in the late 1800s with its hydro-powered factories employing skilled craftsman and machinists producing, for example, industrial drill bits and ivory products like piano keyboards and fine-toothed combs (to remove lice) now considered a black stain on its past.
