Waterford in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Water Tower & Cutting Garden

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 21, 2023

1. Water Tower & Cutting Garden Marker

Inscription.
Constructed ca.1902 of concrete blocks, the 35-foot water tower was topped with a 22,000 gallon water tank and a windmill apparatus to pump water to the mansion from the 7 wells located on the property. Adjacent to the north of the water tower is the estate cutting garden, which provided fresh flowers to the mansion daily. Located within the cutting garden is Mrs. Harkness' dog cemetery, nestled beneath weeping cut leaf Japanese maples.

( photo caption )
— Mrs. Harkness' Dog Cemetery

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. In addition, it is included in the Windmills series list.

Location. 41° 18.185′ N, 72° 6.79′ W. Marker is in Waterford in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from Great Neck Road (Connecticut Route 213) east of W Neck Road, on the right when traveling east. Located in Harkness Memorial State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waterford CT 06385, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline,

in Greater New London,

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in Mystic and the Eastern Shore,

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Eolia Mansion (a few steps from this marker); The Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Italian (West) Garden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harkness Memorial State Park (about 500 feet away); Golf Course (about 600 feet away); Chapin and Rumrill Mansions (about 600 feet away); The East Neck Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Monte Cristo Cottage (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . .
1. Harkness Memorial State Park. (Submitted on April 21, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Friends of Harkness. (Submitted on April 21, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 21, 2023

2. Water Tower & Cutting Garden Marker

The Water Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 21, 2023

3. The Water Tower

Mrs. Harkness' Dog Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 21, 2023

4. Mrs. Harkness' Dog Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 21, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.