Farmington in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 7, 2010
1. American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Marker
American Board of Commissioners
For Foreign Missions
Here, on September 5, 1810, in the parsonage of the Reverend Noah Porter, minister of the Congregational Church of Farmington, Connecticut, the American Board Of Commissioners for Foreign Missions held its first annual meeting, elected officers and a prudential committee, adopted rules of action and issued an appeal for support to the Christian public, initiating the first Christian foreign missionary program in the United States.
October 12, 1960
Erected 1960.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1810.
Location. 41° 43.121′ N, 72° 49.992′ 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" (a few steps from this marker); Farmington (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rochambeau Route 1781-82 (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Pitkin's Basin (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing); The Legend of Will Warrens Den (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Unionville Feeder Canal (was approx. 2.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
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 of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 7, 2010
3. The Parsonage of the Congregational Church
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 1,240 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 13, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
