South Coventry in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
E.A. Tracy Wool Extract and Shoddy Mill
Circa 1880 - 1929
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 16, 2019
1. E.A. Tracy Wool Extract and Shoddy Mill Marker
A mill complex, consisting of 15 buildings, existed at this site which reprocessed used fabrics for the production of inexpensive woolen cloth.
The stone ruins and two nearby brick buildings are all that remains of this complex.
Erected 1995 by Coventry Village Improvement Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 41° 46.092′ N, 72° 18.167′ W. Marker is in Coventry in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in South Coventry. It is at the intersection of Main St (Connecticut Route 31) and Monument Hill Rd, on the left when traveling east on Main St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1267 Main St, Coventry CT 06238, 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 the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Tolland County and also
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Tracy Shoddy Mill (here, next to this marker); The Bidwell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas H. Woods Silk Mill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Washburn Mill & The Visitors Center (about 400 feet away); South Coventry Village (about 400 feet away); Warfield Pond (about 500 feet away); The First Congregational Church (about 700 feet away); John Boyntons Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coventry.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 16, 2019
2. E.A. Tracy Wool Extract and Shoddy Mill Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 16, 2019
3. National Register of Historic Places Plaque
This building is part of the South Coventry Historic District
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
