Rocky Hill in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
State Historic Landmark
[Nation's Oldest Ferry]
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
1. Nation's Oldest Ferry Marker
Erected 1973 by Connecticut Department of Transportation and The Connecticut Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1655.
Location. 41° 39.987′ N, 72° 37.822′ W. Marker is in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, in Hartford County. Marker is at the intersection of Meadow Road (Connecticut Route 160) and Ferry Lane, on the right when traveling north on Meadow Road. Located next to the parking lot and ferry ramp. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rocky Hill CT 06067, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Ground (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry Historic District
this page online
Regarding State Historic Landmark. The Rocky Hill - Glastonbury Ferry makes countless trips across the Connecticut River each day from May 1 to October 31 during daylight hours. The short but enjoyable ride costs $3.00 per car and $1.00 for pedestrians and bicyclists. The state was looking to close the ferry in August 2011 because of budget cuts, but it still ran an abbreviated Season for 2020, June 20 through October 25.
Also see . . .
1. Rocky Hill - Glastonbury Ferry. CT Department of Transportation entry (Submitted on August 7, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Rocky Hill - Glastonbury Ferry. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 7, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
2. Nation's Oldest Ferry Marker
The marker as seen from the street
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
3. The Ferry Approaches the Rocky Hill Landing
Fully loaded - three cars
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
4. The Cumberland
This small diesel-powered tugboat pushes the barge, Hollister III, across the Connecticut River.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
5. The Cumberland
The hard-working tugboat Cumberland swings around to push the barge across the river to Glastonbury. The Connecticut River is about 200 yards wide here.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
6. Nation's Oldest Ferry
The ferry begins another trip across the river to Glastonbury.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 2, 2021
7. Rocky Hill–Glastonbury Ferry
Historic Towns of America website entry
The Rocky Hill–Glastonbury Ferry (est. 1655) is a seasonal ferry crossing the Connecticut River between the towns of Glastonbury and Rocky Hill, Connecticut and is part of Route 160. It is the oldest continuously operated ferry service in the United States.
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The Rocky Hill–Glastonbury Ferry (est. 1655) is a seasonal ferry crossing the Connecticut River between the towns of Glastonbury and Rocky Hill, Connecticut and is part of Route 160. It is the oldest continuously operated ferry service in the United States.
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Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 795 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 7, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 7. submitted on May 2, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
