New London in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

City of New London

Connecticut

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011

1. City of New London Marker

Inscription. Founded
May 6, 1646
John Winthrop, the younger
6th Governor of Cennecticut

Incorporated
January 8, 1784
Act of the General Assembly
meeting in New Haven

“Meeting House Green”Public meetings were held at the Congregational Church near this site between the city’s founding and incorporation. New London and New Haven were incorporated as Connecticut’s first cities. In 1784 Richard Law was chosen as first mayor and served twenty-two years.
Bicentennial Celebration
January 8, 1984
Donated by Frank Loomis Palmer Fund

Erected 1984.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1931.

Location. 41° 21.513′ N, 72° 6.048′ 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. John Winthrop (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

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(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.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011

2. City of New London Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011

3. City of New London Marker

A statue of Connecticut Governor John Winthrop can be seen behind the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.