New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
George Washington, Prefident of the United States of America
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022
1. George Washington, Prefident of the United States of America Marker
Know Ye, That repofing fpecial Trust and Confidence in the Integrity, Diligence and good Conduct of Hopley Yeaton of New Hampshire I Do Appoint him Master of a Cutter in the Service of the United States, for the Protection of the Revenue; and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfil the Duties of that Office according to Law; and to have and to hold the faid office, with all the Rights and Emoluments thereunto legally appertaining, unto him the faid Hopley Yeaton during the Pleafure of the Prefident of the United States for the Time being.
In Testimony whereof I have caufed thefe Letters to be made Patent, and the Seal of the United States to be thereunto affixed. Given under my Hand, at the City of Philadelphia, the Twenty first Day of March in the Year of our Lord one thoufand feven hundred and ninety one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the Fifteenth
( signature ) G Washington
By the President
( signature ) Th Jefferson
Topics. This historical marker is listed
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Location. 41° 22.404′ N, 72° 6.118′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on the Washington Parade Ground 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.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 walking distance of this marker: To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington (here, next to this marker); To George Washington
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022
2. George Washington, Prefident of the United States of America Marker
Also see . . .
1. Hopley Yeaton (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. The United States Coast Guard Academy. (Submitted on September 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. United States Coast Guard Academy (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022
3. Markers next to statue of George Washington
by Jean-Antoine Houdon
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
