Branford Center in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Branford
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010
1. Branford Marker
The Sound provided many of the settlers with a livelihood of shipbuilding and coastwise trade. Industry began in 1655 when the first iron furnace in Connecticut was set up and operated at Lake Saltonstall. Yale College was founded in 1701 when ten ministers met and made a contribution of books. In 1852 upon completion of the railroad, industrialization flourished. Two leading manufacturing firms were founded during this era: The Malleable Iron Fittings Company in 1854, and the Branford Lock Works in 1862. The twentieth century has brought some changes to Branford, but much of its historical heritage remains in the form of old buildings and well-preserved villages.
Erected by the Town of Branford and the Connecticut Historical Commission
1981
Erected 1981 by the Town of Branford and the Connecticut Historical Commission.
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Location. 41° 16.887′ N, 72° 48.635′ W. Marker is in Branford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Branford Center. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Town Hall Drive, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Located next to Branford Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1019 Main Street, Branford CT 06405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, on the Connecticut Shoreline, and in Greater New Haven. 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 New Haven County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Branford Soldiers Monument (a few steps from this marker); Cenotaph (within shouting distance of this marker); Branford Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Last Horse Tying Ring in Branford (within shouting distance of this marker); Totokett House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Founding of Yale College (about 400 feet away); Meeting of Ministers (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Branford.
Also see . . .
1. Welcome to the Town of Branford. Town website homepage (Submitted on September 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Branford, Connecticut
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010
2. Branford Marker
3. Branford Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on September 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010
3. Branford Town Hall
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010
4. Marker on Branford Town Hall
The Branford Veterans
Who Served In
Vietnam
1964 - 1975
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010
5. Marker on Branford Town Hall
The Branford Veterans
Who Served In
Korea
1950 - 1955
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,457 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
