Stratford in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
"Mac’s Harbor"
Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
1. “Mac’s Harbor” Marker
Traditional Landing Place of Stratford’s First Settlers
In the spring of 1639 under leadership of the Rev. Adam Blakeman
On the right, at the inner end of the harbor stood the First Meeting House and burial ground, and across the harbor at the stone embankment was erected the first Tide Mill in this the village of Cupheag, in 1643 renamed Stratford after Stratford-on-Avon, England
Erected 1970 by Stratford Historical Society, Connecticut Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1639.
Location. 41° 10.98′ N, 73° 7.577′ W. Marker is in Stratford, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker is on Shore Road, 0.1 miles east of Elm Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stratford CT 06615, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Academy Hill Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Captain David Judson House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Captain John Carpenter (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stratford World War I Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stratford Disabled American Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
2. “Mac’s Harbor” Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
3. “Mac’s Harbor”
The view across the harbor. Filled with sediment and vegetation in the past 370 years.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
4. "Mac’s Harbor"
The view to the south east, the mouth of the Housatonic River, toward Long Island Sound.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,487 times since then and 77 times this year. Last updated on October 17, 2011, by Michael Tiernan of Danvers, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 23, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
