Preston in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Preston
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 4, 2019
1. Preston Marker
Incorporated in 1687, Preston was settled mainly by sons and grandsons of founders of surrounding towns on land purchased from the Mohegan Indians. It was probably named for Preston in Suffolk, the English home of Thomas Parke, one of the earliest settlers. Initially the town developed around the church in what has long been known as Preston City, where Amos, Fobes, Tracy, and Treat land grants came together. The town annexed in 1786 a portion of Norwich called Long Society, which included Poquetanuck. In 1901 a part of Preston was annexed to Norwich. Preston formerly included Griswold, which separated in 1815.
Erected 1975 by Town of Preston, Preston Historical Society, and the Connecticut Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1687.
Location. 41° 31.887′ N, 71° 58.32′ W. Marker is in Preston in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Jewitt City Road (Connecticut Route 164) and Shetucket Turnpike ( Route 165), on the left when traveling south on Jewitt City Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Preston CT 06365, 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 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Preston Veterans Monument (approx. Ό mile away);
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Also see . . .
1. Welcome to Preston. (Submitted on October 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Preston, Connecticut on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 4, 2019
2. Preston Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2019. This page has been viewed 756 times since then and 56 times this year. Last updated on June 6, 2026. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
