Lake Pocotopaug in East Hampton in Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
East Hampton
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 29, 2015
1. East Hampton Marker
Inscription.
East Hampton. .
East Hampton Incorporated 1767. East Hampton was first settled in 1710, when Gideon Goffe and is family located in an area along the Connecticut River which later became established as the parish of Middle Haddam. Families from the locality moved eastward and settled in the hills surrounding Lake Pocotopaug, and in 1746 named their community East Hampton. In 1767, the town was incorporated as Chatham in honor of the Earl of Chatham in England for his support of the American colonies at that time. The name of the town was changed to East Hampton in 1915. Historically, bell manufacturing mining, and shipbuilding enterprises within the town stood exemplary of early American industry. Erected by the Town of East Hampton and the Connecticut Historical Commission 1975
East Hampton
Incorporated 1767
East Hampton was first settled in 1710, when Gideon Goffe and is family located in an area along the Connecticut River which later became established as the parish of Middle Haddam. Families from the locality moved eastward and settled in the hills surrounding Lake Pocotopaug, and in 1746 named their community East Hampton. In 1767, the town was incorporated as Chatham in honor of the Earl of Chatham in England for his support of the American colonies at that time. The name of the town was changed to East Hampton in 1915. Historically, bell manufacturing mining, and shipbuilding enterprises within the town stood exemplary of early American industry.
Erected by the Town of East Hampton
and the Connecticut Historical Commission
1975
Erected 1975 by Town of East Hampton, 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 1767.
Location. 41° 35′ N, 72° 30.204′ W. Marker is in East Hampton in Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Connecticut.
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It is in Lake Pocotopaug. It is at the intersection of East High Street (U.S. 66) and North Main Street, on the left when traveling west on East High Street. Located in front of East Hampton Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 East High Street, East Hampton CT 06424, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley and on the Connecticut Shoreline. 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 Middlesex County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 859 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
