Farmington in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Canal Aqueduct
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 7, 2010
1. Canal Aqueduct Marker
The Farmington Canal
Crossed the River
By This Bridge
1828 - 1847
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 41° 45.268′ N, 72° 49.116′ W. Marker is in Farmington in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Waterville Road and Aqueduct Lane, on the right when traveling south on Waterville Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: The Farmington Canal (here, next to this marker); The Farmington Aqueduct (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canal Junction (approx. Ό mile away); Birthplace of Wilford Woodruff (approx. 1.3 miles away); Farmington (approx. 1.7 miles away); Lest We Forget (approx. 2 miles away); Farmington and the Freedom Trail (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named Farmington (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmington.
Other markers no longer nearby. Unionville Feeder Canal (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing); Pitkin's Basin (was approx. 2.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 7, 2010
2. Canal Aqueduct 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 1,506 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
