East Granby in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Old New-Gate Prison
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 31, 2024
1. Old New-Gate Prison Marker
Has been designated a
registered national
historic landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
The history of the United States
U. S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1973
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Notable Places.
Location. 41° 57.745′ N, 72° 44.704′ 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. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine (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). (Submitted on June 16, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 31, 2024
2. Old New-Gate Prison Marker
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 168 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
