New London in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
2 State Street
1844
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
1. 2 State Street Marker
for the whaling firm of Perkins & Smith.
In 1889, became the Winthrop Hotel to
recognize the city’s founder,
John Winthrop Jr.
Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail
New London Main Street 2006
Funded by City Center District &
City of New London, Maritime Heritage Park Grant
Erected 2006 by New London Main Street.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 41° 21.237′ N, 72° 5.602′ W. Marker is in New London, Connecticut, in New London County. Marker is at the intersection of State Street and Water Street, on the right when traveling south on State Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New London CT 06320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thames Landing (here, next to this marker); 35 Water Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Station (within shouting distance of this marker); New London Soldiers & Sailors Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 16 Bank Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Whaling in New London
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
2. Marker in New London
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
3. Marker at 2 State Street
Marker is seen here on the ground in front of 2 State Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 456 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
