New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
16 Bank Street
c. 1900
Londons maritime tradition.
Originally housed the New England
Cigar and Tobacco Company.
Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail
New London Main Street 2006
Funded by City Center District &
City of New London, Maritime Heritage Park Grant
Erected 2006 by New London Main Street.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.
Location. 41° 21.23′ N, 72° 5.637′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Bank Street and State Street, on the right when traveling north on Bank 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: 15 Bank Street (a few steps from this marker); New London Soldiers & Sailors Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 54 State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Thames Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); 2 State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Atlantic Trade (within shouting distance of this marker); The Amistad Incident (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roots of the US Coast Guard (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 593 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.


