Wolcott in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Wolcott

Photographed by Zachary Foti, June 28, 2024

1. Wolcott Marker

Inscription. On October 11th, 1770, upon the memorial of forty-nine freemen, the Colonial Assembly, sitting in New Haven, established the Parish of Farmingbury "as a distinct ecclesiastical society with all the privileges and immunities belonging in the Colony." This action was the beginning and the firm foundation of the future of the Town of Wolcott. On May 12th, 1796, the Connecticut General Assembly, meeting in Hartford, passed an Act incorporating Farmingbury as the 104th Connecticut town, but only after Governor Oliver Wolcott cast the deciding favorable ballot. In honor of its benefactor, the new town was named WOLCOTT.

Erected 1971 by The Town of Wolcott in observance of its 175th anniversary and the Connecticut Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 1796.

Location. 41° 36.039′ N, 72° 58.476′ W. Marker is in Wolcott in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from the intersection of Kenea Avenue (Connecticut Route 322) and Bound Line Road. Located inside Wolcott Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 10 Kenea Ave, Wolcott CT 06716, 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 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wolcott Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenea Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Wolcott’s Pride (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greystone Falls (approx. 3.3 miles away); Rochambeau (approx. 3.4 miles away); Forever Honored Forever Mourned (approx. 3½ miles away); America's Oldest Amusement Park (approx. 3.8 miles away); Memorial To Two French Soldiers (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wolcott.

More about this marker.

Interior of Wolcott Town Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Zachary Foti, June 28, 2024

2. Interior of Wolcott Town Hall

This marker is indoors, so at first look it would not qualify for inclusion in this database. But it qualifies because it is one of a series of markers erected by the Connecticut Historical Commission, most of which were erected outdoors. It is in the same colors and style as their other markers. -Ed.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2024, by Zachary Foti of Southington, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on July 8, 2024, by Zachary Foti of Southington, Connecticut. Photos: 1. submitted on June 27, 2024, by Zachary Foti of Southington, Connecticut. 2. submitted on June 28, 2024, by Zachary Foti of Southington, Connecticut. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.