Farmington in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Canal Aqueduct
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, Connecticut, in Hartford County. Marker 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.
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. ¼ 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.
Also see . . . The Farmington Canal on Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 13, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,184 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.