New Canaan in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Pinney Corners

Photographed by Leslie Smith, January 2, 2010

1. Pinney Corners Marker

Inscription. Site of the Home of Henry A. Pinney (1836-1905). The shoe factory owned by Mr. Pinney was located on land opposite his home on slightly over three acres of land at the corner of Lukes Wood and Oenoke. The factory, built in 1870, produced women’s fine shoes for thirty years and employed up to fifty people. During the period New Canaan was a major shoe manufacturing center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 41° 11.196′ N, 73° 31.38′ W. Marker is in New Canaan in Western Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Oenoke Ridge (Connecticut Route 124) and Pinney Road and Lukes Wood Road, on the right when traveling north on Oenoke Ridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Canaan CT 06840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline

and in Greater Bridgeport.

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 Fairfield County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Murphy’s Corners Historic Site (approx. 2.7 miles away in New York); New Canaan (approx. 3.1 miles away); Hiram Halle (1867-1944) (approx. 3.1 miles away in New York); Jeremiah Beard Eells (approx. 3.7 miles away); Joseph Edward Turner, M.D. (approx. 4.2 miles away); Major Samuel Comstock (approx. 4.2 miles away); Hillside Cemetery World War Memorial

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(approx. 4.2 miles away); Wilton Roll of Honor (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Canaan.

Photographed by Leslie Smith, January 2, 2010

2. Pinney Corners Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2010, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. This page has been viewed 1,450 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2010, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.