Preston in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Downer-Doane Park
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 4, 2019
1. Downer-Doane Park Marker
Homesite of
Dr. Joshua & Dr. Avery Downer
Revolutionary War Surgeons
also of
William Howard Doane
Hymn Writer
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Science & Medicine • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 41° 31.695′ N, 71° 58.559′ W. Marker is in Preston, Connecticut, in New London County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Shetucket Turnpike and Jewitt City Road (Route 164), on the right when traveling east on Old Shetucket Turnpike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Preston CT 06365, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gen. Samuel Mott’s Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Preston Veterans Monument (about 500 feet away); Preston (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to the Hallville Fishway (approx. 3.8 miles away); Griswold (approx. 4.3 miles away); Revolutionary Soldiers of Ancient Pachaug (approx. 4˝ miles away); William A. Buckingham House (approx. 5 miles away); Norwich and Worcester Railroad (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Preston.
Also see . . . William Howard Doane on Wikipedia.
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 4, 2019
2. Downer-Doane Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
