New London in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Shaw Mansion
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
1. Shaw Mansion Marker
Captain Nathaniel Shaw, Senior
• • •
Continental, Colonial and State
Naval Office
of
Nathaniel Shaw, Junior
New London, Connecticut
During the War of the
American Revolution.
He was appointed
Naval Agent
by the
Continental Congress, April 23, 1776
Colony of Connecticut, July 10, 1776
State of Connecticut, October 21, 1778
and served until his death, April 15, 1782
• • •
Among guests were
General George Washington, Apr. 9 & 10, 1776
Marquis de Lafayette, August 22, 1824
Governor Jonathan Trumbull
(Brother Jonathan)
Major General Nathanael Greene
Commodore Esek Hopkins
Captain Nathan Hale
• • •
Purchased by the
New London County Historical Society
for its permanent home in 1907
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1776.
Location. 41° 21.077′ N, 72° 5.891′ W. Marker is in New London, Connecticut, in New London County. Marker is at the intersection of Blinman Street and Bank Street, on the right when traveling west on Blinman Street. Touch for map
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Shaw Mansion (a few steps from this marker); New London Whalemen (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Starr Street (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 194 Bank Street (about 600 feet away); Religious Diversity (about 600 feet away); 181 Bank Street (about 700 feet away); Coastal Hazard Areas (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
Also see . . .
1. Shaw Mansion (New London, Connecticut). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. New London County Historical Society. Soicety website homepage (Submitted on October 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
2. Shaw Mansion Marker
The marker is seen here to the right of the front door of the mansion.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
3. Shaw Mansion
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 663 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
