Milford in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
King’s Bridge
1711
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010
1. King’s Bridge Marker
King’s Bridge - 1711
connecting
Peacocke Lane (Maple Street)
to Governor’s Lane (Avenue)
Freelove Baldwin Stow Chapter
D.A.R.
July 4, 1962
Erected 1962 by Freelove Baldwin Stow Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1641.
Location. 41° 13.73′ N, 73° 3.468′ W. Marker is in Milford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is on Maple Street 0.1 miles west of North Street, on the right when traveling west. Located on the north wall on the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Milestone (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Site of Robert Treat (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Post Office Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Connecticut Minuteman’s Homestead (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milford Remembers (approx. ¼ mile away); Memorial to Three Milford Men (approx. ¼ mile away); Jefferson Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.
Regarding King’s Bridge. The bridge spans the Wepewaug River as it flows from the Duck Pond at the southern end of the North Street Green.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010
2. King’s Bridge Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010
3. King’s Bridge spanning the Wepewaug River
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 1,422 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
