East Haddam in Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Major General Joseph Spencer
1714-1789
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 18, 2025
1. Major General Joseph Spencer Marker
Near this green was the site of the general's farm, store, and dwelling house
This marker was originally erected in 1976 by the East Haddam Bicentennial Commission
Maj. General Spencer was an officer in the French & Indian and Revolutionary Wars
He was a delegate to the Continental Congress & member of the Conn Safety & General Assembly town moderator & deacon of the Millington church that was located across the street
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 41° 29.127′ N, 72° 21.381′ W. Marker is in East Haddam in Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Millington Road (Connecticut Route 434) and Tater Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on Millington Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Haddam CT 06423, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley and on the Connecticut Shoreline. 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 Middlesex 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: Captain George Comer Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away); Salem Vietnam War Monument (approx. 4.2 miles away); Salem Korean War Monument (approx. 4.2 miles away); Salem (approx. 4.2 miles away); Salem Revolutionary War Bicentennial
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Maj. Gen. Joseph Spencer (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 18, 2025
2. Major General Joseph Spencer Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
