Milford in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Peter Pond
1740 - 1807
Erected by Milford Preservation Trust.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Lewis & Clark Expedition series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
Location. 41° 13.575′ N, 73° 3.029′ W. Marker is in Milford, Connecticut, in New Haven County. Marker is at the intersection of Gulf Street and Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south on Gulf Street. Located in Milford Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milford CT 06460, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George W. Baird (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Post Office Site (approx. 0.3 miles away); Memorial to Three Milford Men (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jefferson Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Milford Memorial Stone Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Arctic Engine Co. No. 1 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Home Site of Robert Treat (approx. 0.4 miles away); Milford Remembers (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.
Also see . . . Peter Pond on Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 22, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 792 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.