Preston in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Gen. Samuel Mott’s Home

Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 4, 2019

1. Gen. Samuel Mott’s Home Marker

Inscription. Site
of
Gen. Samuel Mott’s
Home
b. 1737 — d. 1813
Served in Revolutionary War,
Surveyor, Justice of Peace

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1737.

Location. 41° 31.717′ N, 71° 58.474′ W. Marker is in Preston in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Jewitt City Road (Connecticut Route 164) and Old Shetucket Turnpike, on the left when traveling south on Jewitt City Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Preston CT 06365, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline,

in Greater New London and in the Thames River Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as

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the crow flies: Preston Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Downer-Doane Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Preston (approx. ¼ mile away); Welcome to the Hallville Fishway (approx. 3.9 miles away); Griswold (approx. 4.2 miles away); Miantonimo (approx. 4.2 miles away); Revolutionary Soldiers of Ancient Pachaug (approx. 4.4 miles away); William A. Buckingham House (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Preston.

Regarding Gen. Samuel Mott’s Home. Samuel Mott was appointed in April 1775 by the Connecticut legislature as engineer with rank of Lieut. Colonel “to repair forthwith to Ticonderoga and Crown Point,” there serving under Generals Schuyler and Montgomery. Present as chief engineer at the siege of St. Johns, Canada in October 1775. In February 1776 returned to Connecticut. He was appointed to examine the defenses of New London and Groton. Appointed colonel of state troops in 1776. He is buried in Preston City Cemetery.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 4, 2019

2. Gen. Samuel Mott’s Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 678 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.