Bristol in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Come Ye To The Waters
Site Of
1749 – Old Mill – 1921
In Memoriam
Ephraim Downs
And
Franklin Downs
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.
Location. 41° 40.184′ N, 72° 55.623′ W. Marker is in Bristol in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Memorial Boulevard and Downs Street, on the right when traveling east on Memorial Boulevard. Located at the eastern end of Memorial Boulevard Park where Memorial Boulevard passes over the Pequabuck River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bristol CT 06010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1985 Bicentennial Time Capsule (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bristol Persian Gulf War Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); The History of Memorial Boulevard (approx. Ό mile away); Bristol Korean War Monument (approx. Ό mile away); Revolutionary War Patriots (approx. Ό mile away); Bristol World War I Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Bristol Vietnam Conflict Monument (approx. Ό mile away); The Hiker (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.
Also see . . . Ephraim Downs on Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,214 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.


