New London in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Native Americans
Connecting to the Sea for Centuries
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
1. Native Americans Marker
The Mohegan and Pequot people of southeastern Connecticut and their ancestors have used the coastal resources of eastern Long Island Sound for thousands of years. Native people made ocean-going canoes to harvest fish, trade, and visit with their neighbors and relatives throughout the region.
The resources of Connecticut’s coastal waters allowed Native people to develop year-round villages thousands of years before agriculture. After European contact, quahog and whelk shells from local waters made into beads known as wampum quickly became central to the growing fur trade.
Native Americans continued to participate in New London’s maritime economy working on whaling, merchant, and naval vessels. More recently, the Mohegan and Pequot tribes have invested in maritime-related businesses such as the Pequot River Shipworks and the Mohegan Aquaculture project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 21.261′ N, 72° 5.65′ W. Marker is in New London, Connecticut, in New London County. Marker is at the intersection of State Street and Bank Street, on the right
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Roots of the US Coast Guard (here, next to this marker); The Atlantic Trade (here, next to this marker); The Amistad Incident (here, next to this marker); The Submarine Industry (a few steps from this marker); The 19th Century Port (a few steps from this marker); 54 State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary New London (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Privateering (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
2. Native Americans Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
3. Native Americans Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
4. Markers in New London
Several markers are found at this location. The Native Americans marker is seen here on the extreme right.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 485 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
