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Milford in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
 

King’s Bridge

1711

 
 
King’s Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010
1. King’s Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Site of
King’s Bridge - 1711
connecting
Peacocke Lane (Maple Street)
to Governor’s Lane (Avenue)

Freelove Baldwin Stow Chapter
D.A.R.
July 4, 1962

 
Erected 1962 by Freelove Baldwin Stow Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & ViaductsColonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1641.
 
Location. 41° 13.73′ N, 73° 3.468′ W. Marker is in Milford, Connecticut, in New Haven County. Marker is on Maple Street, 0.1 miles west of North Street, on the right when traveling west. Located on the north wall on the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milford CT 06460, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Milestone (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Site of Robert Treat (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Post Office Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Connecticut Minuteman’s Homestead (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milford Remembers
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(approx. ¼ mile away); Memorial to Three Milford Men (approx. ¼ mile away); Jefferson Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.
 
Regarding King’s Bridge. The bridge spans the Wepewaug River as it flows from the Duck Pond at the southern end of the North Street Green.
 
King’s Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010
2. King’s Bridge Marker
King’s Bridge spanning the Wepewaug River image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010
3. King’s Bridge spanning the Wepewaug River
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,115 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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