Willington in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Willington
Photographed by Alan M. Perrie, April 1, 2018
1. Willington Marker
Birthplace of
Jared Sparks
1789-1866, Historian
President of Harvard
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.
Location. 41° 52.869′ N, 72° 18.35′ W. Marker is in Willington in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Tolland Stage Road (Connecticut Route 74) and South River Road, on the right when traveling east on Tolland Stage Road. The marker is next to the bridge over the Willimantic River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Willington CT 06279, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Tolland County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Federated Church of Willington (approx. 2.2 miles away); Baptist Church of Willington (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named Willington (approx. 2.2 miles away); Town of Willington, Connecticut (approx. 2.2 miles away); This Edifice (approx. 2.2
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Jared Sparks. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 2, 2018, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut.)
2. Willington, Connecticut. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 2, 2018, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Alan M. Perrie, April 1, 2018
2. The back of the Willington Marker
The Connecticut Motto in Latin: He who transplanted still sustains
Photographed by Alan M. Perrie, April 1, 2018
3. Willington Marker from the Willimantic River bridge
Photo courtesy of the Lancaster Historical Society under CC BY-NC-ND license, circa 1850
4. Jared Sparks; Term of office: 1849-1853
Harvard University website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2018, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2018, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut. 3. submitted on April 5, 2018, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut. 4. submitted on April 4, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
