New London in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
The Chain
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022
1. The Chain Marker
of which this is a part was stretched
from West Point N.Y. to Constitution
Island in 1778 to close the Hudson
River against the British fleet.
Made at the Sterling Iron Works
by
Peter Townsend
Presented to the Coast Guard Academy
by His Great Grand-Daughter
Mary Alice Townsend Sackett
and her son
Austen Townsend Sackett
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 41° 22.532′ N, 72° 6.093′ W. Marker is in New London, Connecticut, in New London County. Marker can be reached from Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north. Located next to the museum on the campus of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 Mohegan Ave Pkwy, New London CT 06320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. US Coast Guard Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Tribute to the Officers and Enlisted Men (within shouting distance of this marker); The United States Coast Guard Greenland Patrol (within shouting distance of this marker); Coast Guard Cutter Alexander Hamilton (within shouting distance of this marker); USCG Mojave (W-47)
this page online
Also see . . .
1. The United States Coast Guard Academy. (Submitted on August 31, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. United States Coast Guard Academy (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 31, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022
2. The Chain and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
