Windsor in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Bissell's Ferry

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 22, 2013

1. Bissell's Ferry Marker

Inscription. This marks the road to Bissell’s Ferry, established by the General Court of Connecticut in 1641. Operated by the Bissell family for nearly one hundred years. Later leased to various townsmen and continuously operated until 1917. The original crossing was sixty rods north of Chief Justice Ellworth’s house. The location was changed in 1677.

Erected 1933 by Abigal Wolcott Ellsworth Chapter D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1641.

Location. 41° 52′ N, 72° 37.75′ W. Marker is in Windsor, Connecticut, in Hartford County. Marker is at the intersection of Palisado Ave and Bissell's Ferry Road on Palisado Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Windsor CT 06095, 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. Old Fort Marker (approx. 0.3 miles away); Windsor Pilgrims (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bissell Ferry (approx. 0.7 miles away); Founders Of Windsor (approx. 0.7 miles away); Major John Mason (approx. 0.7 miles away); Horace H. Hayden, M.D.,D.D.S.

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); Birthplace of Oliver Ellsworth (approx. 0.9 miles away); Windsor Train Station (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Windsor.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 22, 2013

2. Bissell's Ferry Marker

Taylor Chapman House 1764 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 22, 2013

3. Taylor Chapman House 1764

Near the Bissell Ferry marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 22, 2013

4. Taylor Chapman House 1764

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 638 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.