New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
2 State Street
1844
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
1. 2 State Street Marker
Built as a warehouse and ships chandlery for the whaling firm of Perkins & Smith. In 1889, became the Winthrop Hotel to recognize the citys founder, John Winthrop Jr.
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: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 41° 21.237′ N, 72° 5.602′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of State Street and Water Street, on the right when traveling south 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: Thames Landing (here, next to this marker); 35 Water Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Station (within shouting distance of this marker); New London Soldiers & Sailors Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 16 Bank Street (within shouting
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
2. Marker in New London
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
3. Marker at 2 State Street
Marker is seen here on the ground in front of 2 State Street.
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 665 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
