Storrs in Mansfield in Tolland County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Benjamin Franklin Koons
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 6, 2019
1. Benjamin Franklin Koons Marker
Benjamin Franklin Koons,
B.A. Ph.D.
1844 — 1903
Instructor at Storrs
1881 — 1903
First President of the College
Erected June 11, 1905 by the Graduates
Erected 1905 by Graduates of the Connecticut Agricultural College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is June 11, 1905.
Location. 41° 48.684′ N, 72° 15.159′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Connecticut, in Tolland County. It is in Storrs. Marker is at the intersection of North Eagleville Road and Glenbrook Road, on the right when traveling east on North Eagleville Road. Located on the University of Connecticut campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 N Eagleville Rd, Storrs Mansfield CT 06269, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lakes and Stones (within shouting distance of this marker); University of Connecticut Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Brothers Storrs (about 800 feet away); With Gratitude (about 800 feet away); A Familiar Vista (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Horsebarn Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Jungle and Some Frats
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Also see . . .
1. University of Connecticut. (Submitted on November 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. University of Connecticut (Wikipedia). (Submitted on November 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 6, 2019
2. Benjamin Franklin Koons Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
