East Granby in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 31, 2024

1. Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine Marker

Inscription. Old New Gate Prison and Copper Mine
have been designated a
national historical landmark by
American Society for Metals
First copper mine chartered in America and is
believed to be the first copper mine in the
thirteen original colonies. (Also the site of
the first state prison in the United States.)
Mining began in 1707, date of charter and
continued through the 1850’s.
1976

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement.

Location. 41° 57.745′ N, 72° 44.703′ W. Marker is in East Granby in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from Newgate Road 0.3 miles north of Valley View Drive, on the left when traveling north. Located at the Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 Newgate Road, East Granby CT 06026, 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.

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Globally, it is in 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 walking distance of this marker: Old New-Gate Prison (here, next to this marker); Mining Copper (a few steps from this marker); If Walls Could Talk (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Newgate Prison & Copper Mine (within shouting distance of this marker); The Metal Man (within shouting distance of this marker); Prison Work (within shouting distance of this marker); Escape, Build, Repeat (within shouting distance of this marker); Daily Needs (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Granby.

Also see . . .
1. Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine - CTVisit. (Submitted on June 16, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine, East Granby - State of Connecticut. (Submitted on June 16, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Old New-Gate Prison (Wikipedia).

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 31, 2024

2. Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine Marker

in front of the visitor center

(Submitted on June 16, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.