Branford Center in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
The James Blackstone Memorial Library
Photographed by Conrad Ward, April 25, 2024
1. The James Blackstone Memorial Library Marker
This building, which was completed and dedicated in 1896, is the gift of Timothy B Blackstone, of Chicago, Illinois, who died in that city May 26, 1900. Mr Blackstone was born in Branford in 1829, and he gave this building to the people of his native town, as a memorial to his father, the honorable James Blackstone, who died in Branford in 1886.
by the trustees of the library association,
October, 1900.
Erected 1900 by James Blackstone Memorial Library - Board of Trustees.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 41° 16.811′ N, 72° 48.884′ W. Marker is in Branford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Branford Center. It is on Main Street near Cedar Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 758 Main Street, Branford CT 06405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, on the Connecticut Shoreline, and in Greater New Haven. 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 Haven County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Laurel Street School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Branford World War II Memorial (about 700 feet away); Cambridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Last Horse Tying Ring in Branford
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Also see . . . Blackstone Library. (Submitted on May 9, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Conrad Ward, April 25, 2024
2. The James Blackstone Memorial Library
Photographed by Conrad Ward, April 25, 2024
3. The James Blackstone Memorial Library Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. 3. submitted on May 9, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
