Farmington in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
"American Board"
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 7, 2010
1. "American Board" Marker
"American Board"
1810
Oldest U. S. Society
For Foreign Missions
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 41° 43.122′ N, 72° 49.985′ W. Marker is in Farmington in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut Route 10) and Maple Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Main Street, Farmington CT 06032, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. 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 Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions (a few steps from this marker); Farmington (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rochambeau Route 1781-82 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farmington and the Freedom Trail (approx. Ό mile away); Lest We Forget (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Farmington (approx. 1.4 miles away); Lt. Vincent H. Core Memorial Site (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Farmington Canal (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmington.
Other markers no longer nearby. Pitkin's Basin (was approx. Ό mile away but has been
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Also see . . . American Board of Commissioners on Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 13, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 7, 2010
2. "American Board" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,127 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
