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Pomfret Center in Northeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Abington Meeting House

Qui Transtulit Sustinet

 
 
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September 26, 2018
1. Abington Meeting House Marker
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Abington Meeting House
Erected 1751
Oldest Now Standing
In Connecticut

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraNotable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1751.
 
Location. 41° 51.466′ N, 72° 0.49′ W. Marker is in Pomfret in Northeastern Region, Connecticut. It is in Pomfret Center. It is on Hampton Road (Route 97), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 550 Hampton Road, Pomfret Center CT 06259, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner. It is also 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 Windham 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: Abington Congregational Meeting House (a few steps from this marker); Pomfret (approx. half a mile away); Putnam and The Wolf
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(approx. 1.6 miles away); Putnam Wolf Den (approx. 2.2 miles away); Clark Memorial Chapel (approx. 3 miles away); Israel Putnam's First Home (approx. 3.4 miles away); In Honor of the Men of Pomfret (approx. 3.6 miles away); Nathaniel Lyon Birthplace (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pomfret.
 
Abington Meeting House Marker image. Click for full size.
September 26, 2018
2. Abington Meeting House Marker
Abington Meeting House image. Click for full size.
September 26, 2018
3. Abington Meeting House
 
 
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