Milford in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Milestone
On Original Boston Post Road
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010
1. Milestone Marker
On Original Boston
Post Road
Set By Order Of
Benj Franklin
Postmaster General
1735
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Communications • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.
Location. 41° 13.721′ N, 73° 3.509′ W. Marker is in Milford, Connecticut, in New Haven County. Marker is at the intersection of West River Street and Maple Street, on the left when traveling north on West River Street. 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. King’s Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Site of Robert Treat (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Meeting House (about 800 feet away); Early Post Office Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Connecticut Minuteman’s Homestead (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milford Remembers (approx. ¼ mile away); Memorial to Three Milford Men (approx. ¼ mile away); Jefferson Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010
2. Milestone Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010
3. Milestone Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,404 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
