New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
John Winthrop
1606 1676
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
1. John Winthrop Marker
May 6, 1646
Governor of Connecticut
1657, 1659-1676
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The Charter of Connecticut
was procured by him
from King Charles II
April 23, 1662
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To commemorate
his great services
to this commonwealth
the State of Connecticut
erects this monument
A.D. 1905
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Erected 1905 by State of Connecticut.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1931.
Location. 41° 21.513′ N, 72° 6.045′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Hempstead Street and Bulkeley Place, on the right when traveling north on Hempstead Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New London CT 06320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in the Thames River Valley. 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 London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: City of New London (here, next to this marker); Jonathan Brooks Tomb 1786 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hempstead Historic District (about 600 feet away); Williams Memorial Park (about 600 feet away); 21st Regt. Conn. Vol. (about 600 feet away); New London War Dead
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More about this marker. The monument consists of a statue atop a boulder on which the marker is affixed.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
2. John Winthrop Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
3. Marker in New London
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
4. Closeup of John Winthrop
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
5. Artist's Mark
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 9, 2015
6. John Winthrop
This undated portrait of John Winthrop by an unknown artist hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.
“His contemporaries thought he was the most powerful individual in Massachusetts, and historians agree on John Winthrop's profound importance in early New England. He was the founder and first governor (reelected eleven times) of a colony established by reformed Protestants, or Puritans, so that they could practice their religion free from the interference of the English church. This did not make Winthrop and the Puritans believers in religious freedom, a concept most regarded as incompatible with political and social stability. In his use of the biblical phrase a City upon a Hill, Winthrop did not proclaim the colony a model, but warned that failure would allow others to speak evil of God. He was not a modern democrat,” but transformed the colony from a mercantile corporation to a common wealth, and believed that leaders ultimately owed their position to the voters.” — National Portrait Gallery
“His contemporaries thought he was the most powerful individual in Massachusetts, and historians agree on John Winthrop's profound importance in early New England. He was the founder and first governor (reelected eleven times) of a colony established by reformed Protestants, or Puritans, so that they could practice their religion free from the interference of the English church. This did not make Winthrop and the Puritans believers in religious freedom, a concept most regarded as incompatible with political and social stability. In his use of the biblical phrase a City upon a Hill, Winthrop did not proclaim the colony a model, but warned that failure would allow others to speak evil of God. He was not a modern democrat,” but transformed the colony from a mercantile corporation to a common wealth, and believed that leaders ultimately owed their position to the voters.” — National Portrait Gallery
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,104 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on August 29, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
