Long Hill in Groton in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Avery Memorial
the home built in 1656 by
Captain James Avery
the founder of the family now known
as the Groton Averys. This
Hive of the Averys
was owned and occupied by its
famous builder until his death. Its
later ownership and occupancy
passed, in regular order of descent,
from father to son, until it was burned
on the night of July 20, 1894.
[East Side of Marker Stone]
Capt. James Avery, 1656-1700.
Capt. James Avery Jr., 1700-1728.
Col. Ebenezer Avery, 1728-1752.
Elder Parke Avery, 1752-1797.
Lieut. Parke Avery Jr., 1797-1821.
Youngs Avery, 1821-1837. Parke William Avery, 1837-1868.
James Denison Avery, 1868-1894.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1860.
Location. 41° 20.776′ N, 72° 3.17′ W. Marker is in Groton, Connecticut, in New London County. It is in Long Hill. Marker is on Poquannock Road west of Long Hill Road (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling east. This historical marker is located at Avery Memorial Park, which is situated on the site of what was once, for generation after generation, the Avery family homestead. It is located just east of the railroad overpass, on the north side of the road, just west of the intersection with US 1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 880 Poquannock Road, Groton CT 06340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Groton (approx. one mile away); Jabez Smith House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 1˝ miles away); Death of Major William Montgomery (approx. 1˝ miles away); Covered Way (approx. 1˝ miles away); Col. William Ledyard (approx. 1˝ miles away); Groton Battle Monument (approx. 1˝ miles away); The Battle of Groton Heights (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groton.
Also see . . .
1. Biography of Captain James Avery 1620-1700. Relatively Connected website entry:
To learn more about the founder of the family that is known as the Groton Averys, use this link. (Submitted on March 4, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. The Avery Memorial Association. Association website entry (Submitted on February 9, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,472 times since then and 139 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 4, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.