New Canaan in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Pinney Corners

Photographed By Leslie Smith, January 2, 2010

1. Pinney Corners Marker

Inscription. Site of the Home of Henry A. Pinney (1836-1905). The shoe factory owned by Mr. Pinney was located on land opposite his home on slightly over three acres of land at the corner of Lukes Wood and Oenoke. The factory, built in 1870, produced women’s fine shoes for thirty years and employed up to fifty people. During the period New Canaan was a major shoe manufacturing center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 41° 11.196′ N, 73° 31.38′ W. Marker is in New Canaan, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Oenoke Ridge (Connecticut Route 124) and Pinney Road and Lukes Wood Road, on the right when traveling north on Oenoke Ridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Canaan CT 06840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Murphy’s Corners Historic Site (approx. 2.7 miles away in New York); New Canaan (approx. 3.1 miles away); Hiram Halle (1867-1944) (approx. 3.1 miles away in New York); Joseph Edward Turner, M.D. (approx. 4.2 miles away); Major Samuel Comstock (approx. 4.2 miles away); Hillside Cemetery World War Memorial

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(approx. 4.2 miles away); Wilton Roll of Honor (approx. 4.7 miles away); Wilton Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.8 miles away).

Photographed By Leslie Smith, January 2, 2010

2. Pinney Corners Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2010, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. This page has been viewed 1,151 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2010, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.