Long Hill in Groton in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Avery Memorial
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 26, 2007
1. Avery Memorial Marker
View looking at the inscription on the west side of the Avery Memorial Park historical marker.
the home built in 1656 by
Captain James Avery
the founder of the family now known
as the Groton Averys. This
Hive of the Averys
was owned and occupied by its
famous builder until his death. Its
later ownership and occupancy
passed, in regular order of descent,
from father to son, until it was burned
on the night of July 20, 1894.
[East Side of Marker Stone]
Capt. James Avery, 1656-1700.
Capt. James Avery Jr., 1700-1728.
Col. Ebenezer Avery, 1728-1752.
Elder Parke Avery, 1752-1797.
Lieut. Parke Avery Jr., 1797-1821.
Youngs Avery, 1821-1837. Parke William Avery, 1837-1868.
James Denison Avery, 1868-1894.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1894.
Location. 41° 20.776′ N, 72° 3.17′ W. Marker is in Groton in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is in Long Hill. It is on Poquannock Road west of Long Hill Road (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling east. This historical marker is located at Avery Memorial
this page online
Regionally, this marker and memorial is on the Connecticut Shoreline, in Greater New London, in Mystic and the Eastern Shore, and in the Thames River Valley. 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 London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Groton (approx. one mile away); Jabez Smith House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away); Death of Major William Montgomery (approx. 1½ miles away); Covered Way (approx. 1½ miles away); Col. William Ledyard (approx. 1½ miles away); Groton Battle Monument (approx. 1½ miles away); The Battle of Groton Heights (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groton.
Also see . . . The Avery Memorial Association. Association website entry (Submitted on February 9, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 26, 2007
2. Avery Memorial Marker
View looking at the plaque affixed to the south side of the Avery Memorial Park historical marker.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 26, 2007
3. Avery Memorial Marker
View looking at the inscription on the east side of the Avery Memorial Park historical marker.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 26, 2007
4. Avery Memorial Marker
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 26, 2007
5. Avery Memorial Park
View looking east of Avery Memorial Park, where the Avery homestead called, "The Hive" was once located.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 26, 2007
6. Avery Memorial Park
View looking north of Avery Memorial Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,456 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 4, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
