Cos Cob in Greenwich in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Cos Cob
1640 - 1990
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 30, 2010
1. Cos Cob Marker
The name "Cos Cob Neck" was recorded in 1686. Six Cos Cob roads, including the present Orchard and Bible Streets, were laid out during 1689 northward from the Main Country Road (US 1) into "ye wilderness". A packet boat began to travel regularly between the Mianus River and New York City in 1700, carrying farm produce westward and returning with finished goods. David Bush constructed a tidal grist mill and dam at the mouth of Strickland Brook. On February 26, 1779, the British under General Tryon raided Greenwich and destroyed sloops and an important salt works at the lower landing on the Mianus River. The first railroad station was built in 1872. Palmer Brothers was established in 1888, later producing its well-known marine engine on Palmer's Point. An 1890's 1920's artist and writer colony was centered at the "Holley House", later known as the Bush-Holley House. The last farm produce boat discontinued its run to New York City in 1896 the end of an era. The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad line was electrified, and the Cos Cob Power Plant was constructed during 1906-07 on Studwell Point.
Erected 1990.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 26, 1779.
Location. 41° 2.298′ N, 73° 35.964′ W. Marker is in Greenwich in Western Region, Connecticut. It is in Cos Cob. It is at the intersection of East Putnam Avenue (U.S. 1) and Sinawoy Road, on the left when traveling north on East Putnam Avenue. Located in front of the Cos Cob Fire Station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich CT 06830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in Greater Bridgeport. 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 Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Second Oldest Cemetery in Greenwich (about 800 feet away, measured in a
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 30, 2010
2. Cos Cob Marker
Also see . . . Cos Cob on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 5, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 30, 2010
3. Cos Cob Marker
Behind is the Cos Cob Fire Station
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 30, 2010
4. The Cos Cob Fire Station
The marker is under the tree to the right of the fire house.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,855 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 5, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
