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

180 State Street

The Crocker House

— 1873 —

 
 
180 State Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2023
1. 180 State Street Marker
Inscription. Opened on New Year's Eve as New London's first modern hotel. Patronized by U.S. presidents and playwright Eugene O'Neill.
 
Erected 2006 by New London Main Street, funded by City Center District & Frank Loomis Palmer Fund.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
 
Location. 41° 21.277′ N, 72° 5.787′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is on State Street east of Union Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 180 State 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 State Street (a few steps from this marker); Nathan Hale School House (a few steps from this marker); 158 State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 165 State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 140 State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 128 State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 250 State Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 243 State Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
 
Another marker is no longer nearby. New London (was within shouting
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180 State Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2023
2. 180 State Street Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Jun. 14, 2026