Bloomfield in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Bloomfield

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 26, 2016

1. Bloomfield Marker

Inscription. Bloomfield In 1736 fifty-one inhabitants petitioned for parish privileges in what is now Bloomfield. They called the parish Wintonbury, using parts of the names of the three towns they came from Windsor, Farmingtonand Simsbury. It remained Wintonbury until 1835, when it was incorporated as the Town of Bloomfield. The community was designated an All-America City in 1970, recognizing citizen participation in school integration. Our oldest public building, the Old Farm School, was built in 1796 and used as a school until 1922. In 1972 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as worthy of preservation for historic value.
Erected by the Town of Bloomfield
the Wintonbury Historical Society
and the Connecticut Historical Commission
1977

Erected 1977 by Wintonbury Historical Society, Connecticut Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 41° 49.817′ N, 72° 44.189′ W. Marker is in Bloomfield in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Park

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Avenue (Connecticut Route 178) and Bloomfield Avenue ( Route 189), on the left when traveling north on Park Avenue. Located in front of Bloomfield Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield CT 06002, 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 walking distance of this marker: Site of Bloomfield Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); Bloomfield Vietnam Veterans Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roll of Honor (about 400 feet away); Bloomfield Korean War Memorial (about 400 feet away); The Village Green (about 400 feet away); Bloomfield World War II Memorial (about 500

Bloomfield Marker and Bloomfield Town Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 26, 2016

2. Bloomfield Marker and Bloomfield Town Hall

feet away); Bloomfield Civil War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Old Wintonbury Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomfield.

Also see . . . Bloomfield, Connecticut. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 31, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Bloomfield Town Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 26, 2016

3. Bloomfield Town Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,040 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.