Farmington in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Farmington
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1650.
Location. 41° 44.241′ N, 72° 50.548′ W. Marker is in Farmington in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Farmington Avenue (Connecticut Route 4) and Melrose Drive, on the left when traveling north on Farmington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8213 Farmington Ave, Farmington CT 06032, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. 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 Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lest We Forget (approx. 1.2 miles away); Farmington and the Freedom Trail (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Farmington (approx. 1.3 miles away); American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions (approx. 1.4 miles away); "American Board" (approx. 1.4 miles away); Rochambeau Route 1781-82 (approx. 1½ miles away); Farmington Veterans Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named Farmington (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmington.
Other markers no longer nearby. Pitkin's Basin (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Unionville Feeder Canal
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker stands elsewhere in the town.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
