Clinton in Middlesex County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Milestone
Photographed By Conrad Ward, December 2, 2023
1. Milestone Marker
This replica of the milestone placed here in the mid 1700s marks 25 miles to New Haven. Benjamin Franklin, then Colonial Postmaster General, determined the sites of these markers along the Post Road connecting New York and Boston.
Clinton Historical Society
May 25, 2004
Original milestone is displayed in Clinton Historical Museum at Andrews Memorial.
Erected 2004 by Clinton Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Communications • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 41° 16.648′ N, 72° 31.316′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Connecticut, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of E Main Street (U.S. 1) and Church Road, on the right when traveling east on E Main Street. Located within the Clinton Village Historic District. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 68 E Main Street, Clinton CT 06413, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles Morgan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Pierson (about 300 feet away); Clinton Veterans Monument (about 500 feet away); Yale College (about 500 feet away); Field of Flags (about
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Photographed By Conrad Ward, December 2, 2023
2. Milestone Marker
Photographed By Conrad Ward, December 2, 2023
3. Overview of the area
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Clinton, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Clinton, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
