New London in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Washington Parade

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022

1. Washington Parade Marker

Inscription. Washington Parade
In Honor of
President George Washington
Who, on August 4, 1790, signed into Law
the Act establishing the Revenue Cutter Service
Known today as the U. S. Coast Guard.
The First Commission, dated March 21, 1791
Went to Captain Hopley Yeaton of Portsmouth, N.H.
and was signed by President Washington.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1791.

Location. 41° 22.339′ N, 72° 6.077′ 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 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guns from Reina Christina (within shouting distance of this marker); Letter of Instruction (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Duty Respect (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Hamilton (within shouting distance of this marker); Revenue Cutter Scammel (within shouting distance of this

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marker); An Act of the First Congress (within shouting distance of this marker); To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington, Prefident of the United States of America (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.

Also see . . .
1. The United States Coast Guard Academy. (Submitted on September 5, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. United States Coast Guard Academy (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 5, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022

2. Washington Parade Marker

Washington Parade in front of Hamilton Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022

3. Washington Parade in front of Hamilton Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.