New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
194 Bank Street
c. 1800
Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 16, 2023
1. 194 Bank Street Marker
Office and lumberyard of Jonathan Starr, who lived across the street at 181 Bank Street. Coffins and groceries both sold here.
Erected 2006 by City Center District & City of New London, Maritime Heritage Park Grant.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.
Location. 41° 21.12′ N, 72° 5.768′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is on Bank Street west of Pearl Street, on the right when traveling east. Located on the sidewalk in front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 194 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: 181 Bank Street (a few steps from this marker); First Step to Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); "Do you want to be slave or free?" (within shouting distance of this marker); 133 Bank Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 138 Bank Street (about 300 feet away); Athena Stands Watch (about 300 feet away); Changing Shoreline (about 300 feet away); Starr Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 16, 2023
2. 194 Bank Street Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 16, 2023
3. 194 Bank Street Marker
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 825 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
