Weatogue in Simsbury in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Roderick A. White M.D.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 28, 2015
1. Roderick A. White M.D. Marker
Roderick A. White M.D.
Who died Dec. 2, 1887
The beloved physician of
this town for nearly
50 years, this fountain is
erected by his wife
Elizabeth Hungerford White
Defunctis. Adhuc. Ministrat.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.
Location. 41° 50.813′ N, 72° 48.687′ W. Marker is in Simsbury in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Weatogue. It can be reached from the intersection of Hopmeadow Street (Connecticut Route 10) and Hartford Road ( Route 185), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Simsbury CT 06070, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. 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 Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Weatogue Soldiers Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pettibone Tavern (about 700 feet away); The Pinchot Sycamore (approx. Ό mile away); Nike Missile Site (approx. one mile away); The Ensign-Bickford Company (approx. 1½ miles away); Weatogue Bridge (approx. 1.6 miles away); Gifford Pinchot Birthplace (approx. 1.9 miles away); Connecticut Charter Oak Descendent (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Simsbury.
Also see . . . The White Memorial Fountain
this page online
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 28, 2015
2. Roderick A. White M.D. Memorial Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 698 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
