Rocky Hill in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry Historic District

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 6, 2023

1. Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry Historic District Marker

Inscription.
Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 by the United States Department of the Interior

Erected 2019 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 283.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1655.

Location. 41° 39.961′ N, 72° 37.893′ W. Marker is in Rocky Hill in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is on Riverview Road north of Meadow Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 Riverview Rd, Rocky Hill CT 06067, 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 North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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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 walking distance of this marker: Historic Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); State Historic Landmark (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rocky Hill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Academy Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rocky Hill - A CT River Town (approx. 0.4 miles away); Farming in Rocky Hill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rocky Hill Center Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rocky Hill World War II Monument (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rocky Hill.

Regarding Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry Historic District. "The Glastonbury-Rocky Hill Ferry Historic District encompasses a significant and well-preserved historic vernacular landscape on the banks of the Connecticut River. Shaped and differentiated by a unique natural and cultural history, the farmers of Nayaug in South Glastonbury and the merchants at the Rocky Hill Landing exploited the natural resources of their riverine communities and remained linked together

Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry Historic District Marker image. Click for more information.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 6, 2023

2. Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry Historic District Marker

National Register of Historic Places Registration Form
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by the oldest continuously operating ferry in the United States. Although little remains of a distinguished shipbuilding tradition that once prevailed on both sides of the river, much of this historic legacy is preserved in the homes of district shipbuilders."

Nearby signage for Shipyard Park image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 6, 2023

3. Nearby signage for Shipyard Park

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.