Andover in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Baptist Church Stepping Stone
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 7, 2022
1. Baptist Church Stepping Stone Marker
This stone was used as a step for the Baptist Church built in 1831 on the lot across Route 6 from this museum. The church building was sold to the town in 1899 which used the building until 1932 as a gymnasium, primarily as a basketball court.
In 1932 the building was torn down and the stone sat unused until 1959 when it was used as a base for the town's new WWII memorial.
When the monument was relocated in 1992, the stone once again sat unused until being moved to the museum in 2021.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 41° 44.287′ N, 72° 22.043′ W. Marker is in Andover in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from Jonathan Trumbull Hwy (U.S. 6) east of Hebron Road (Connecticut Route 136), on the right when traveling east. Located next to the Museum of Andover History, formerly Andover Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Andover CT 06232, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner. It
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Meeting House Stepping Stone (here, next to this marker); Constitution Oak (a few steps from this marker); The Andover Creamery Company (within shouting distance of this marker); WWII Japanese 37 mm anti-tank cannon history (within shouting distance of this marker); Battlefield Cross (within shouting distance of this marker); Agent Orange (within shouting distance of this marker); Andover Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Andover World War II Korean War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Andover.
Also see . . . Museum of Andover History. Town website entry (Submitted on October 13, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 7, 2022
2. Baptist Church Stepping Stone and Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 7, 2022
3. Andover Town Hall
Now the Museum of Andover History.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 7, 2022
4. Museum of Andover History
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
