New London in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
John Winthrop
1606 – 1676
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, Connecticut, in New London County. Marker 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.
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 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nathan Hale (approx. 0.2 miles away); New London War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
More about this marker. The monument consists of a statue atop a boulder on which the marker is affixed.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 787 times since then and 18 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.