Farmington in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Pitkin's Basin
On November 10, 1828 the packet boat "James Hillhouse" was launched here on its first voyage to New Haven from port of Farmington.
The gray building adjoining this site was known as the Phoenix Hotel.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is November 10, 1828.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 41° 43.333′ N, 72° 50.033′ W. Marker was in Farmington, Connecticut, in Hartford County. Marker was on Garden Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 128 Garden Street, Farmington CT 06032, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Farmington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farmington and the Freedom Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); "American Board" (approx. ¼ mile away); American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions (approx. ¼ mile away); Rochambeau Route 1781-82 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lest We Forget (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Farmington (approx. 1.1 miles away); Lt. Vincent H. Core Memorial Site (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmington.
Also see . . . New England's Grand Ambition: The Farmington Canal. (Submitted on December 21, 2015, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut.)
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