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Farmington in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Farmington

 
 
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 31, 2010
1. Farmington Marker
Inscription. Laid out 1650 as Tunxis Plantation a trading center of frontier area
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1640.
 
Location. 41° 43.199′ N, 72° 49.893′ W. Marker is in Farmington, Connecticut, in Hartford County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut Route 10) and Carrington Lane, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farmington CT 06032, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "American Board" (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions (about 700 feet away); Farmington and the Freedom Trail (about 700 feet away); Rochambeau Route 1781-82 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lest We Forget (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Farmington (approx. 1.3 miles away); Lt. Vincent H. Core Memorial Site (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Farmington Canal (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmington.
 
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker stands elsewhere in the town.
 
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Farmington Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 31, 2010
2. Farmington Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 961 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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