Farmington in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Pitkin's Basin
Photographed by Alan M. Perrie, November 17, 2015
1. Pitkin's Basin Marker
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 in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It 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.
Regionally, this marker was in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. It was also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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. Ό mile away); American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions (approx. Ό 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
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Legend of Will Warrens Den (was approx. 1.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . New England's Grand Ambition: The Farmington Canal. (Submitted on December 21, 2015, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Alan M. Perrie, November 20, 2015
2. Pitkin's Basin is now the parking lot for the Canal House, on the left.
The Pheonix Hotel is on the right.
Photographed by Alan M. Perrie, November 17, 2015
3. The former Phoenix Hotel next to Pitkin's Basin
Photographed by Alan M. Perrie, October 25, 2013
4. 2.5 miles north of Pitkin's Basin is evidence of the Farmington Canal (on the right) and its towpath
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2015, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,045 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on August 2, 2017, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 21, 2015, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
