Jewett City in Lisbon in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Lisbon
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 4, 2019
1. Lisbon Marker
This area originally was wholly within the Town of Norwich and consisted of a tract of land in the heart of the Mohegan Indian territory. Josiah Read is believed the earliest white settler, having purchased a mile-long tract from the Indians in 1687. In 1718 sixteen petitioners were granted the right to establish the North East Society, the third ecclesiastical society in Norwich, for their worship of God. The Newent Ecclesiastical Society was founded in 1723, with the Reverend Daniel Kirkland as its first settled minister. It is believed the name Newent was used since many settlers came from Newent. England. Finally, in 1786, the Newent Ecclesiastical Society was incorporated as the Town of Lisbon, probably so named because early inhabitants engaged in commercial shipping with Lisbon, Portugal.
and the Connecticut Historical Commission
1975
Erected 1975.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1687.
Location. 41° 36.278′ N, 72° 1.068′ W. Marker is in Lisbon, Connecticut, in New London County. It is in Jewett City. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lisbon Revolutionary War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Lisbon Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Lisbon World War I Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jewett City (approx. 1.7 miles away); Griswold Vietnam Monument (approx. 1.9 miles away); Griswold World War II Monument (approx. 1.9 miles away); Griswold Civil War Monument (approx. 1.9 miles away); Griswold World War I Monument (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lisbon.
Also see . . .
1. Town of Lisbon, Connecticut. (Submitted on October 22, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Lisbon, Connecticut (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 22, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 4, 2019
2. Lisbon Marker and Lisbon Town Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
