New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
State of Connecticut Superior Court
The oldest courthouse in Connecticut
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 41° 21.347′ N, 72° 6.185′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is on Hempstead Street just north of Franklin Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 Hempstead St, 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: Haley Houses & Racial Diversity (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shiloh Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); 73 Hempstead Street
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Also see . . . New London County Courthouse. Wikipedia article about the courthouse (Submitted on June 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
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3. New London County Courthouse (now State Courthouse)
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 1, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
