Vernon in Tolland County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Old Milestone
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 6, 2019
1. Old Milestone Marker
Erected by
Hartford and Tolland
Turnpike Company
1801
Six Miles
To Tolland Court House
McLean Tavern
Built in 1793
Stood on these Grounds
Marker placed by
Sabra Trumbull Chapter D.A.R.
June 14, 1934
Erected 1934 by Sabra Trumbull Chapter D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1934.
Location. 41° 50.327′ N, 72° 27.955′ W. Marker is in Vernon, Connecticut, in Tolland County. Marker is at the intersection of Hartford Turnpike (Connecticut Route 30) and Center Road (Connecticut Route 541), on the right when traveling south on Hartford Turnpike. Located in front of Arts Center East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon Rockville CT 06066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fox Hill Tower - War Memorial Tower (approx. 2 miles away); Vernon (approx. 2.1 miles away); Vernon Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Afghanistan and Iraq Wars Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away);
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 6, 2019
2. Old Milestone Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 6, 2019
3. Old Milestone Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
