Riverton in Barkhamsted in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Riverton
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 8, 2010
1. Riverton Marker
Northeastern Gateway to the Litchfield Hills
Old Hartford – Albany Stage Route
Home of Hitchcock Chairs
One Mile to Peoples Forest
1 1/2 Miles to Site of Barkhamsted Lighthouse
Home Of L.A. Cooke War Governor
Col. Justin Hodge Mexican & Civil War Hero
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 57.751′ N, 73° 1.084′ W. Marker is in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. It is in Riverton. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut Route 20) and School Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Located across the street from the Hitchcock Chair Factory in a picnic area alongside the Farmington River. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Main St, Riverton CT 06065, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Riverton (a few steps from this marker); Lambert Hitchcock (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Lambert Hitchcock (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civilian Conservation Corps Fire Ponds (approx. one mile away); Henry Robinson Buck (approx. 1˝
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Also see . . .
1. Welcome to Riverton Connecticut. (Submitted on April 17, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Riverton Historic District (Barkhamsted, Connecticut) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 17, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 8, 2010
2. Riverton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 830 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
