New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
181 Bank Street
1790
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Built in the colonial style for the home of Jonathan Starr, lumberyard operator. Housed a drugstore for over 80 years.
Erected 2006 by New London Main Street, funded by City Center District & City of New London, Maritime Heritage Park Grant.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.
Location. 41° 21.131′ N, 72° 5.764′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is on Bank Street near Pearl Street, on the left when traveling east. Located on the sidewalk in front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 181 Bank Street, 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 and in New England. 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: First Step to Freedom (a few steps from this marker); 194 Bank Street (a few steps from this marker); "Do you want to be slave or free?" (within shouting distance of this marker); 133 Bank Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 138 Bank Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Athena Stands Watch (within shouting distance of this marker); Starr Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Changing Shoreline (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.


