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

Historic Mills

Artist- Bill Diaz, Illinois; Eric Elmgren, Illinois
September 2017

— Bricks and Murals —

Historic Mills Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023

1. Historic Mills Marker

Inscription. The Historic Mills Mural celebrates the rich manufacturing history of Pawcutuck, CT. Local ship building, printing press, and textile manufacturing built multiple mills to take advantage of the powerful Pawcutuck River and its easy connectivity to the sea's shipping routes as well as railroad transportation and distribution routes.

Erected 2017 by Bricks and Murals, sponsored by Benjamin Moore Paints, Westerly Paints.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 41° 22.603′ N, 71° 50.002′ W. Marker is in Stonington, Connecticut, in New London County. It is in Pawcatuck. Marker is on Mechanic Street south of West Broad Street (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Mechanic Street, Pawcatuck CT 06379, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. WHS vs. SHS Football Rivalry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pawcatuck River (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); USS Pawcatuck Veterans Monument (about 500 feet away); This Site Is Dedicated (about 500 feet away); POW-MIA Memorial (about 500 feet away);

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Pawcatuck Bridge (about 600 feet away); Westerly – Pawcatuck War Memorial (about 600 feet away in Rhode Island); First Bridge over Pawcatuck River (about 600 feet away in Rhode Island). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stonington.

<i>Historic Mills</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023

2. Historic Mills

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Historic Mills

Artist- Bill Diaz, Illinois; Eric Elmgren, IllinoisSeptember 2017

— Bricks and Murals —

Artist- Bill Diaz, Illinois; Eric Elmgren, Illinois
September 2017