Rocky Hill in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Historic Ground

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 6, 2023

1. Historic Ground Marker

Inscription. On this and adjoining land in 1660
Thomas Williams, Sr. established a "shiplanding and ship building center upon the river". By 1672 the site consisted of 52 acres and 5 acres were given to the town for public landing and public park space.

Erected 1954 by The Rocky Hill Garden Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1660.

Location. 41° 39.975′ N, 72° 37.894′ W. Marker is in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, in Hartford County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); State Historic Landmark (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rocky Hill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Academy Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rocky Hill - A CT River Town (approx. 0.4 miles away); Farming in Rocky Hill (approx. 0.4 miles

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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.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 6, 2023

2. Historic Ground Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.