Milford in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Arctic Engine Co. No. 1

1838 1938

Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

1. Arctic Engine Co. No. 1 Marker

Inscription. Memoriam
The
Milford Fire Co.
Founded
On This Site
May 23, 1838
Arctic Engine Co. No. 1
1838 1938

Erected 1938.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1639.

Location. 41° 13.52′ N, 73° 3.447′ W. Marker is in Milford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of River Street and West River Street, on the left when traveling north on River Street. Located next to Milford Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 River Street, Milford CT 06460, 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 the North Atlantic Region,

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 walking distance

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of this marker: Milford Remembers (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Milford Town Halls (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to Three Milford Men (within shouting distance of this marker); Milford World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Regicides (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Site of Jonathan Law (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Post Office Site (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.

Additional keywords. Fire Fighters

Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

2. Arctic Engine Co. No. 1 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,463 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.