Hamden in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Hamden
Photographed by Zachary Foti, July 3, 2024
1. Hamden Marker
Incorporated in 1786, this town was originally part of New Haven and was named for John Hampden, noted English statesman. In 1798, at the foot of Lake Whitney, Eli Whitney pioneered in the use of interchangeable parts in the manufacture of arms for the United States Government and created the American concept of assembly line production. The first truss bridge in the United States, constructed after the patented design of Ithiel Town, eminent architect, was erected in Whitneyville in 1823. The Farmington Canal, 1825-1848, traversed the entire length of Hamden and evidence of it still exists in the Mount Carmel area.
Erected 1973 by The Hamden Historical Society, Inc. and the Connecticut Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.
Location. 41° 22.999′ N, 72° 54.128′ W. Marker is in Hamden in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Dixwell Avenue (Connecticut Route 10) and Whitney Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Dixwell Avenue. Touch for map.
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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 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Freedom Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Campanile and Carillon (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hamden Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); North Haven Veterans Monument (approx. 2.1 miles away); North Haven (approx. 2.2 miles away); North Haven Soldiers Monument (approx. 2.2 miles away); North Haven 300th Anniversary (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamden.
Also see . . .
1. Hamden, Connecticut on Wikipedia.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 11, 2010
2. Hamden Marker
This is a photo of the marker before it was refurbished.
2. John Hampden on Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 16, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 11, 2010
3. Hamden Marker
Behind the marker is the Hamden Town Hall undergoing renovation.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,498 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on July 8, 2024, by Zachary Foti of Southington, Connecticut. Photos: 1. submitted on July 6, 2024, by Zachary Foti of Southington, Connecticut. 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
