Norwichtown in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Bean Hill

Legends & Lore

Photographed by Conrad Ward, October 20, 2024

1. Bean Hill Marker

Inscription. Named for story of
hungry prospectors in
the 17th century who
found pots of beans
buried nearby.

Erected 2022 by Connecticut Historical Society & William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 143.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series lists.

Location. 41° 33.393′ N, 72° 6.5′ W. Marker is in Norwich in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is in Norwichtown. It is at the intersection of W Town Street (Connecticut Route 642) and Vergason Avenue, on the right when traveling west on W Town Street. Located on the Bean Hill Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norwich CT 06360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline,

in Greater New London and in the Thames River Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Bean Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Meeting House Rocks (approx. 0.8 miles away); Private William M. Durr Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Green (approx. 0.8 miles away); Once upon a time in Norwich... (approx. 0.8 miles away); Norwichtown Green (approx. 0.8 miles away); Gardner Carpenter House (approx. 0.9 miles away); John Mason (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwich.

Also see . . . Bean Hill - William G. Pomeroy Foundation.

Norwich’s Bean Hill section has an intriguing name that derives from local lore. While competing place name legends exist, the most popular tells of weary, famished prospectors finding pots of beans buried in the ground. The hungry men took the beans with thanks, ate them with relish, and named the place Bean Hill in their
Photographed by Conrad Ward, October 20, 2024

2. Bean Hill Marker
honor.

(Submitted on March 25, 2025.)

Bean Hill Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Conrad Ward, October 20, 2024

3. Bean Hill Green

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.