New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
The Atlantic Trade
New London Enters the World Economy
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
1. The Atlantic Trade Marker
English settlers were attracted to the Thames River because it offered a safe harbor and good anchorage with easy access to the sea. This quickly led to a thriving community based on coastal trade.
New London colonial merchants became so associated with supplying farm products and livestock cattle, horses, and mules to the West Indies that they became known as horse jockeys. This trade drove the economy of New London to great heights, with numerous ships heading to the West Indies and returning with sugar, molasses, and rum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 21.26′ N, 72° 5.652′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of State Street and Bank Street, on the right when traveling west on State 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: The Amistad Incident (here, next to this marker); The Roots of the US Coast Guard (here, next to this marker); Native Americans (here, next to this marker); The Submarine Industry (here, next to
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Regarding The Atlantic Trade. The bottom right of the marker contains a map of 18th-Century Trade Routes from New London. It shows the routes from New London to Dublin, London, and various points in the West Indies.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
2. The Atlantic Trade Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
3. The Atlantic Trade Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
4. Marker in New London
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 602 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
