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Historical Markers and War Memorials in New London, Connecticut

 
Clickable Map of New London County, Connecticut and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg New London County, CT (421) Hartford County, CT (503) Middlesex County, CT (165) Tolland County, CT (141) Windham County, CT (94) Suffolk County, NY (495) Kent County, RI (21) Washington County, RI (78)  NewLondonCounty(421) New London County (421)  HartfordCounty(503) Hartford County (503)  MiddlesexCounty(165) Middlesex County (165)  TollandCounty(141) Tolland County (141)  WindhamCounty(94) Windham County (94)  SuffolkCountyNew York(495) Suffolk County (495)  KentCountyRhode Island(21) Kent County (21)  WashingtonCounty(78) Washington County (78)
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1 Connecticut, New London County, New London — "Do you want to be slave or free?"
On Bank Street just east of Pearl Street.
On this site, September 30, 1858, Police Court Judge Augustus H. Brandegee and Customs Collector John Perkings Mather freed a stowaway slave known as “Joe” by applying Connecticut’s Personal Liberty Law against the federal Fugitive Slave Act. Judge . . . Map (db m66445) HM
2 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 128 State StreetBacon Marble Block — 1868 —
On State Street just east of Green Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built for Morris W. Bacon, manager of the Pequot & Ocean Transit Steamship Co. Bacon, as a member of the New York Yacht Club won the acclaimed cup.Map (db m227234) HM
3 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 133 Bank Streetc.1900 — Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail —
On Bank Street east of Pearl Street, on the left when traveling east.
Originally the A. Rudd Feed & Grain Co. The elevator, built to carry bulk feed, was well suited for the building’s next use — a furniture store, which thrived here for many years. New London Main Street 2006 Funded by City Center . . . Map (db m217022) HM
4 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 138 Bank Streetc.1840 — Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail —
On Bank Street east of Pearl Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built in the Greek Revival style for the home of Franklin Smith, partner in the Perkins & Smith whaling firm. New London Main Street 2006 Funded by City Center District & City of New London, Maritime Heritage Park GrantMap (db m217023) HM
5 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 140 State Streetc. 1873 — Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail —
On State Street at Green Street, on the left when traveling west on State Street.
Originally the site of L. Lewis Co., a crockery and glassware store. Local architect James Sweeney, designer of 243 and 181 State Street, had his office here.Map (db m227190) HM
6 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 15 Bank StreetLawrence Hall — 1920 —
On Bank Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built in the neoclassical style for Joseph Lawrence, head of a prominent New London whaling family, as a hall for lectures and exhibits. Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail New London Main Street 2006 Funded by City Center District & City . . . Map (db m48637) HM
7 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 158 State Streetc. 1771 — Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail —
On State Street west of Green Street, on the left when traveling west.
Oldest building on State Street. Originally Timothy Green's print shop, which published one of the colony's earliest newspaper.Map (db m227191) HM
8 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 16 Bank Streetc. 1900
On Bank Street at State Street, on the right when traveling north on Bank Street.
Figureheads in cornice reflect New London’s maritime tradition. Originally housed the New England Cigar and Tobacco Company. Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail New London Main Street 2006 Funded by City Center District & City of New . . . Map (db m48633) HM
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9 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 165 State StreetHarris Building — 1885 —
On State Street just west of Green Street, on the right when traveling west.
By Leopold Fidlitz, born in Prague and educated at Viennese Polytechnic for Jonathan Newton Harris who made his fortune in patent medicine.Map (db m227226) HM
10 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 180 State StreetThe Crocker House — 1873 —
On State Street east of Union Street, on the left when traveling west.
Opened on New Year's Eve as New London's first modern hotel. Patronized by U.S. presidents and playwright Eugene O'Neill.Map (db m227192) HM
11 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 181 Bank Street1790 — Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail —
On Bank Street near Pearl Street, on the left when traveling east.
Built in the colonial style for the home of Jonathan Starr, lumberyard operator. Housed a drugstore for over 80 years.Map (db m217025) HM
12 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 181 State StreetCity Hall — 1856 —
On State Street just east of Union Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in the Italianate style. Completely redesigned and enlarged in 1913 in the Beaux-arts style by local architect James Sweeney.Map (db m227225) HM
13 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 194 Bank Streetc. 1800 Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail — New London Main Street —
On Bank Street west of Pearl Street, on the right when traveling east.
Office and lumberyard of Jonathan Starr, who lived across the street at 181 Bank Street. Coffins and groceries both sold here.Map (db m217029) HM
14 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 2 State Street1844
On State Street at Water Street, on the right when traveling south on State Street.
Built as a warehouse and ships chandlery 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 . . . Map (db m48636) HM
15 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 21st Regt. Conn. Vol.1862 - 1865
On Broad Street at Hempstead Street, on the left when traveling west on Broad Street.
Erected Sept. 5, 1898 by the State of Connecticut in honor of her Citizen SoldiersMap (db m48202) HM
16 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 243 State StreetLyric Hall — 1897 —
On State Street just east of Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
By New London architect James Sweeney. Originally built to house a theater, which later became a dance hall.Map (db m227223) HM
17 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 250 State StreetNational Bank of Commerce Building — 1922 —
On State Street east of Washington Street, on the left when traveling west.
The 5th bank to establish itself in the city relocated from Crocker House into this Classic Greek Revival style building.Map (db m227195) HM
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18 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 290 State StreetThe Thames Club — 1905 —
On State Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built in the Italian Palazzo architectural style. Originally a private men's club. The marquee side entrance overlooked an elegant garden.Map (db m227197) HM
19 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 310 State StreetDewart Building — 1914 —
On State Street west of Meridian Street, on the left when traveling west.
By New London architect Dudley St. Clair Donnelly for Morton B. Plant, a railroad and steamship magnate, of Groton.Map (db m227198) HM
20 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 35 Water StreetUnion Railroad Station — 1888 —
On Water Street at State Street, on the right when traveling north on Water Street.
By Henry Hobson Richardson, initiator of Romanesque revival in America and architect of Trinity Church in Boston and Harvard University’s Sever Hall. Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail New London Main Street 2006 Funded by City Center . . . Map (db m48635) HM
21 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 54 State StreetThe Marsh Building — 1916 —
On State Street just west of Bank Street, on the left when traveling west.
By Dudley St. Clair Donnelly, a prominent New London architect who designed 150 State Street and a number of other buildings in the district.Map (db m227232) HM
22 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 66 Hempstead StreetBlack Heritage Trail — City of New London —
On Hempstead Street just north of Garvin Street, on the left when traveling north.
The history of 66 Hempstead Street as a site of Black self-help, fellowship and celebration is more than a century long. In the late 19th century, it housed a Black church and social hall before reverting to its original use as a factory. In . . . Map (db m227211) HM
23 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 73 Hempstead StreetBlack Heritage Trail — City of New London —
On Hempstead Street just north of Garvin Street, on the right when traveling north.
One of five houses built and sold at cost by abolitionist Savillion Haley to free Blacks in the 1840s, 73 Hempstead Street housed generations of New London's Black community leaders. It was first purchased by John Parkhurst, whose wife Lavinia . . . Map (db m227220) HM
24 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 80 State StreetCronin Building — 1892 —
On State Street just east of Eugene O'Neill Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Designed by George Warren Cole, who came to New London to supervise the building of the public library. He later opened his own firm in this building.Map (db m227233) HM
25 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Academy Plaza
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
Academy Plaza Academy Plaza is dedicated to that high sense of honor, respect and devotion to duty which is such an integral part of the United States Coast Guard Academy and which makes it so unique. The Academy is much more than an outstanding . . . Map (db m205854) HM
26 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Adam JacksonHempsted Houses — Black Heritage Trail, City of New London —
On Hempstead Street west of Truman Street, on the right when traveling west.
Adam Jackson was born into slavery c. 1700 and separated from his mother three years later. In 1727, Joshua Hempsted purchased Jackson for eighty-five pounds. Hempsted was nearing fifty; his sons were grown and starting families of their . . . Map (db m227203) HM
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27 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Alexander HamiltonSecretary of Treasury 1789-1795 — Father of the U.S. Coast Guard —
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
We stood in youthful ranks near this spot sixty years ago, not knowing for whom the building behind us was named. After four intense years studying "Seamanship, Sciences and the Amenities" we mustered here again for our commencement portrait. We . . . Map (db m205503) HM
28 Connecticut, New London County, New London — An Act of the First Congress
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
An Act of the First Congress, August 4, 1790 An act to provide more effectually for the collection of the duties imposed by law on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States, and on the tonnage of ships or vessels. Be it . . . Map (db m205822) HM
29 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Athena Stands Watch
On Green Street at Pearl Street, on the left when traveling west on Green Street.
Athena Stands Watch Bronze 2018 Renée Rhodes Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom and protector of cities, is the watch-keeper for the Thames River port of New London. New London & the Sea Athena welcomes visitors to Nameaug, or "fishing . . . Map (db m217033) HM
30 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 11 — Bream CoveHempstead Historic Neighborhood
On Coit Street at Reed Street, on the left when traveling west on Coit Street.
The William Coit house (92 Washington, corner of Coit Street) once stood on the waterfront. This was possible because Bream Cove, an arm of the harbor, reached this far inland. Coit (originally Cove) Street follows the natural contour of the . . . Map (db m227244) HM
31 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Changing ShorelineNew London Waterfront Park
Near S Water Street at Bank Street Connector, on the right when traveling east.
( shore side ) Over the past 150 years the configuration of the New London shore has continued to change in response to manmade and natural factors. The section of the shore most heavily developed is between Greens Harbor and the State . . . Map (db m216492) HM
32 Connecticut, New London County, New London — City of New LondonConnecticut
On Hempstead Street at Bulkeley Place, on the right when traveling north on Hempstead Street.
Founded May 6, 1646 John Winthrop, the younger 6th Governor of Cennecticut Incorporated January 8, 1784 Act of the General Assembly meeting in New Haven “Meeting House Green”Public meetings were held at the Congregational Church near . . . Map (db m48200) HM
33 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Coast Guard Academy Observatory
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Observatory The sea and sky have long been connected. Mariners once had to rely completely on the stars to pilot their vessels. These techniques still serve as a backup to the advanced navigation technology aboard Coast Guard Cutters. Each year, . . . Map (db m205830) HM
34 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Coast Guard Cutter Alexander Hamilton
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
United States Coast Guard Cutter Alexander Hamilton On 29 January 1942, after successfully rescuing the USS Yukon from an angry winter storm and towing her through the high seas and U-boat infested waters of the North Atlantic, the Alexander . . . Map (db m205246) WM
35 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Coastal Hazard AreasNew London Waterfront Park
Near S Water Street east of Bank Street Connector, on the right when traveling east.
Although the harbor is protected from the Atlantic Ocean by the natural breakwaters of Long Island and Fishers Island, New London is still vulnerable to the potential destructive forces that can occur from tidal and riverine flooding, and . . . Map (db m217017) HM
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36 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Colombo
On Bank Street at Howard Street, on the left when traveling east on Bank Street. Reported permanently removed.
( Lower Plaque ) New London Columbus Statue Fund Committee Italian Americans donated this statue of Christopher Columbus to the city of New London on October 12, 1928. Italian American Civic AssociationMap (db m48648) HM
37 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 4 — Courthouse and LibraryHempstead Historic Neighborhood
On Huntington Street at State Street, on the right when traveling south on Huntington Street.
After Benedict Arnold, who had been a hero in the War for Independence, turned traitor, he led a British attack on his native state of Connecticut. On Sept. 6, 1781, he burned much of New London, including the courthouse. When it came time to . . . Map (db m216476) HM
38 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Douglas Munro Hall
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
Douglas Munro Hall This hall was dedicated on 16 August 1963 To the Memory of Signalman First Class Douglas Munro Who died heroically for his Country on the beaches of Guadalcanal 27 September 1942 and was awarded posthumously the . . . Map (db m205861) HM WM
39 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Eastern Oyster / Summer FlounderNew London Waterfront Park
On Waterfront Park east of Ferry Loading Ramp.
Eastern Oyster
Average size 2 - 6 inches long.
Eastern oysters are bivalve mollusks; they have two shells hinged together protecting a soft body. The outer part of the shell is white and crusty. The inner part is . . . Map (db m229635) HM
40 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Eugene Gladstone O'Neill 1888 - 1953America's Greatest Playwright
On Waterfront Park at South Water Street on Waterfront Park.
This statue was donated to the people of New London on October 16, 1988 to commemorate the centennial of Eugene O'Neill's birth. The idea for the statue was inspired by the above photograph showing O'Neill as a boy on the New London Waterfront in . . . Map (db m227227) HM
41 Connecticut, New London County, New London — First Step to Freedom
On Bank Street just east of Pearl Street.
On this site, August 29. 1839, federal investigative inquiry indicted 38 enslaved Mende Africans accused of revolt on the high seas and murder of the Captain and cook of the Spanish slave ship Amistad which was captured and brought into New London . . . Map (db m66444) HM
42 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Freedom · Patriotism · Humanity
On Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. at Williams Street, on the right when traveling north on Mohegan Ave. Pkwy..
. . . Map (db m205873) WM
43 Connecticut, New London County, New London — George Washington, Prefident of the United States of America
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
George Washington, Prefident of the United States of America To all who shall see these presents, greeting. Know Ye, That repofing fpecial Trust and Confidence in the Integrity, Diligence and good Conduct of Hopley Yeaton of New . . . Map (db m205250) HM
44 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Guns from Reina Christina
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m205255) WM
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45 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 6 — Haley Houses & Racial DiversityHempstead Historic Neighborhood
On Hempstead Street just south of Manwaring Street, on the left when traveling north.
This has been a racially mixed neighborhood since at least 1850. In part this is due to the efforts of a passionate white abolitionist, Avillion Haley (1805-1866). In 1842 Haley purchased a tract of land occupying about half the block between . . . Map (db m227221) HM
46 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Hempstead Historic District
On Broad Street at Hempstead Street, on the left when traveling west on Broad Street.
Free African Americans have lived and worked in this neighborhood since colonial times. In the 1840s both blacks and whites bought home (some still standing) through the efforts of abolitionist and developer, Savillion Haley. Travelers on the . . . Map (db m48364) HM
47 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 10 — Hempsted HousesHempstead Historic Neighborhood
On Hempstead Street west of Truman Street, on the right when traveling west.
Ten generations of Hempsteds lived on this property, beginning with Robert, one of the first English settlers of what became New London. Robert's son, Joshua, built the western half of the frame house in 1678. Joshua's grandson, Nathaniel, . . . Map (db m227199) HM
48 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Honor Duty Respect
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
Honor “I…would willingly risk my life, tho’ not my character, to exalt my station”   Letter from the Antilles, 1769 (aged 12) Duty “A few armed vessels, judiciously stationed at the entrances to our ports, might at a small expense be made . . . Map (db m205499) HM
49 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Honor Roll1941 - 1945
On Bank Street just west of Tilley Street, on the right when traveling west.
In tribute to the men from Niagara Engine Co. No. 1 and F.L. Allen Hook & Ladder Co. No 1 who served in the Armed Forces in World War II Niagara Engine Co. No 1 Babcock, William T. • Ballestrini, Morton W. • Beebe, Kenneth L. • . . . Map (db m227246) WM
50 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Humpback WhaleNew London Waterfront Park
On Waterfront Park east of Ferry Loading Ramp.
Average length 50 feet Average weight 50 tons
Humpback whales are named for their characteristic swimming style, in which their arched, or humped, backs lift out of the water. Two distinct features of the humpback are . . . Map (db m227228) HM
51 Connecticut, New London County, New London — In Tribute to the Officers and Enlisted Men
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Tribute to the Officers and Enlisted Men of the United States Coast Guard who served aboard Destroyer-Escort Vessels of the United States Navy 1943 – 1946 Their efforts and valor are an integral part of the history of naval warfare. This . . . Map (db m205557) HM WM
52 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 9 — IndustryHempstead Historic Neighborhood
On Hempstead Street at Home Street, on the right when traveling east on Hempstead Street.
The Hempstead district became a mixed-use neighborhood in which light industry, stores, and home businesses mingled with residences. This meant that people could satisfy many needs close to home. Tradesmen, craftsmen and professionals who had . . . Map (db m227210) HM
53 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Italian American Fountain
On Bank Street at Shaw Street, on the right when traveling east on Bank Street.
Given by the Italian American Community and its Friends to the City of New London in Memory of Those who came to America to Fulfill Their Hopes and Dreams May 3, 1987Map (db m217034) HM
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54 Connecticut, New London County, New London — John Winthrop1606 – 1676
On Hempstead Street at Bulkeley Place, on the right when traveling north on Hempstead Street.
Founder of New London May 6, 1646 Governor of Connecticut 1657, 1659-1676 --------------- The Charter of Connecticut was procured by him from King Charles II April 23, 1662 --------------- To commemorate his great services to this commonwealth the . . . Map (db m48199) HM
55 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Jonathan Brooks Tomb   1786
Near Hempstead Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of Jonathan Brooks 1768 – 1848 A boy patriot of the American RevolutionMap (db m54084) HM
56 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Letter of Instruction
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
Letter of Instruction to the Commanding Officers of the Revenue Cutters "They will always keep in mind that their countrymen are freemen, and, as such, are impatient of everything that bears the least mark of a domineering spirit. They will, . . . Map (db m205494) HM
57 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Middle Passage to New London
Near S Water Street east of Bank Street Connector, on the right when traveling east.
In the spring of 1761, the schooner Speedwell left the west coast of Africa with ninety-five captive Africans crowded beneath her deck. By the time it arrived in New London, Connecticut on July 17, only seventy-four were still alive. The . . . Map (db m216604) HM
58 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Monte Cristo CottageNational Historic Landmark
On Pequot Avenue.
Boyhood home of Eugene O’Neill, America’s most renowned playwright and setting for his masterpieces ‘Ah, Wilderness’ and ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night”. O’Neill won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1936. This site possesses exceptional . . . Map (db m66446) HM
59 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Nathan Hale
On Broad Street at Williams Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
Born in Coventry Connecticut June 6, 1755 A schoolmaster in New London, A captain in the Continental Army who “resign’d his life a sacrifice to his country’s Liberty at New York Sept. 22d 1776” “I only regret that I have but one . . . Map (db m48203) HM
60 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Nathan HaleSchoolteacher & Spy from Connecticut
On Water Street at State Street, on the left when traveling north on Water Street.
A Yale graduate, Hale began teaching here in the Union School House in 1774. He taught all ages and levels of boys at the same time. A progressive teacher for his day, Hale openly rewarded success in the classroom. He also believed in teaching . . . Map (db m48320) HM
61 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Nathan Hale School House
On Union Street just south of State Street, on the right when traveling north.
Upon this site stood the School House where Nathan Hale taught school from March 1774 to July 1775, just prior to his departure to join the Revolutionary Army and to win undying fame.Map (db m227224) HM
62 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Nathan Hale SchoolhouseNew London, Connecticut
On Atlantic Street, on the left when traveling south.
Nathan Hale Scholar • Teacher • Soldier • Martyr Born Coventry Connecticut, June 6, 1755 Graduated from Yale, 1773 Taught in this "The Union School of New London" from March 1774 until July 1775 Gave his life for his country . . . Map (db m48184) HM
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63 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Native AmericansConnecting to the Sea for Centuries
On State Street at Bank Street, on the right when traveling west on State Street.
The Mohegan and Pequot people of southeastern Connecticut and their ancestors have used the coastal resources of eastern Long Island Sound for thousands of years. Native people made ocean-going canoes to harvest fish, trade, and visit with their . . . Map (db m48330) HM
64 Connecticut, New London County, New London — New London
On Masonic Street east of Union Street, on the left when traveling west.
New London was founded in 1646 by John Winthrop, the younger, who chose this shore-ringed "plantation” for its excellent harbor. This land, with its great natural assets, attracted men of hardihood and valor and became one of the . . . Map (db m114908) HM
65 Connecticut, New London County, New London — New London and the SeaNew London Waterfront Park
Near S Water Street east of Bank Street Connector, on the right when traveling east.
Even before New London was settled by the English in 1646, the area was known for its easy access to the sea and its natural resources. The native Pequots and Mohegans called the river the Great River of the Pequot or the Mohegan River. The . . . Map (db m216868) HM
66 Connecticut, New London County, New London — New London HarborNew London Waterfront Park
Near S Water Street near Bank Street Connector, on the right when traveling east.
Connecticut State Pier Complex State Pier lies beyond the train station, just north of the Cross Sound Ferry docks. The pier was completed in 1914 with state money and is an early example of state government encouraging economic development . . . Map (db m216600) HM
67 Connecticut, New London County, New London — New London Soldiers & Sailors Monument
On State Street at Bank Street, on the left when traveling east on State Street.
[ East Marker : ] In memory of New London’s Soldiers and Sailors who fought in defence of their country --------------- Erected on the site of her first fort Fortified 1691 - - - - - Dismantled 1777 [ North Marker : ] Erected . . . Map (db m48332) HM
68 Connecticut, New London County, New London — New London War Dead
On Williams Street at Broad Street, on the left when traveling north on Williams Street.
Gratefully dedicated to those who gave their lives in the service of our country in order to preserve its ideals of liberty and democracy1961Map (db m48649) HM
69 Connecticut, New London County, New London — New London War Memorial
On Broad Street, on the right when traveling west.
[ Left Plaque : ] Korean Conflict This memorial is dedicated to those who served. When the call of their country was heard, self was forgotten. Their deeds and efforts shall never be forgotten. [ Right Plaque : ] Vietnam . . . Map (db m48851) HM
70 Connecticut, New London County, New London — New London WaterfrontA Gateway to the Connecticut Blue Heritage Trail
Near S Water Street east of Bank Street Connector, on the right when traveling east.
The Connecticut Blue Heritage Trail links important sites of Connecticut's marine environment and maritime heritage. Place of Connections Water has been New London's lifeblood since people began living here after the last Ice Age. The . . . Map (db m216615) HM
71 Connecticut, New London County, New London — New London Whalemen
On Bank Street near Blinman Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the memory of the Whalemen of the Port of New LondonMap (db m48843) HM
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72 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Northern Quahog / Winter FlounderNew London Waterfront Park
On Waterfront Park east of Ferry Loading Ramp.
Northern Quahog
Average size 1 - 4 inches
Quahogs are also known as littlenecks, cherrystones or hard clams. The word quahog is of Algonquian Indian origin and is pronounced "koh-hog". Native Americans used . . . Map (db m227229) HM
73 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 3 — Religious DiversityHempstead Historic Neighborhood
On Washington Street at Huntington Street, on the left when traveling east on Washington Street.
New London’s first English settlers, Puritans, did not consider religious tolerance a virtue. They would probably be dismayed to see the diversity that now prevails. Reverend Jabez Swan Rev. Jabez Swan, founding pastor of the . . . Map (db m216491) HM
74 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Revenue Cutter Scammel
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
Revenue Cutter Scammel Commanded by Captain Hopley Yeaton, whom President George Washington commissioned as The Revenue Marine's very first officer. Scammel was second of ten "armed vessels, judiciously stationed" envisioned by . . . Map (db m205506) HM
75 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Revolutionary New LondonThe Fight for Liberty
On Water Street at State Street, on the left when traveling north on Water Street.
When the “Lexington Alarm” was sounded in April 1775, three militia companies from New London and surrounding towns responded immediately. Within a month, six new regiments were formed with two New London companies participating in the Battle of . . . Map (db m48318) HM
76 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Revolutionary War PrivateeringLed to Benedict Arnold’s Attack
On Water Street at State Street, on the left when traveling north on Water Street.
When the colonies chose revolution, the Continental Congress appointed Nathaniel Shaw to be in charge of Connecticut’s Navy. That navy consisted largely of privateers, privately-owned armed vessels, licensed to attack British shipping. Privateers . . . Map (db m48319) HM
77 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Semper Paratus
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
Semper Paratus Let us pause to reflect on the 2403 who gave their lives in defense of liberty and freedom on December 7, 1941 and Let us honor the gallant men of the Coast Guard who were present and served aboard these ships on . . . Map (db m205825) WM
78 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Shaw Mansion
On Blinman Street at Bank Street, on the right when traveling west on Blinman Street.
Built 1756 by Captain Nathaniel Shaw, Senior •       •       • Continental, Colonial and State Naval Office of Nathaniel Shaw, Junior New London, Connecticut During the War of the American Revolution. He was appointed Naval Agent by the Continental . . . Map (db m48205) HM
79 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 12 — Shaw MansionHempstead Historic Neighborhood
On Bank Street at Brewer Street, on the right when traveling west on Bank Street.
Nathaniel Shaw came to New London around 1730 to take advantage of the town’s increasing maritime opportunities. He and his son, Nathaniel Jr. became successful merchants. In 1756 the older Shaw began building this mansion. Despite the abundance . . . Map (db m48192) HM
80 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Starr StreetHempstead Historic Neighborhood
On Green Street at Starr Street, on the left when traveling east on Green Street.
Starr Street is a brilliant preservation success story, a triumph of urban renewal without destruction. In the 1970s, with some houses already abandoned, the block was slated for demolition. In a risky, far-sighted move, the Savings Bank of New . . . Map (db m217031) HM
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81 Connecticut, New London County, New London — State of Connecticut Superior Court
On Hempstead Street just north of Franklin Street, on the left when traveling north.
The oldest courthouse in ConnecticutMap (db m227222) HM
82 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Stephen Hempstead
On Hempstead Street west of Jay Street (Connecticut Route 641), on the right when traveling north.
In honor of Stephen Hempstead born here May 6th, 1754 Distinguished for bravery at the Battle of Groton Heights Sept. 6th, 1781Map (db m227208) WM
83 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Thames Landing — 2 State Street (1844) —
On State Street at S Water Street, on the right when traveling south on State Street.
The history of Thames Landing reflects the changing nature of New London's seaport economy and society. From 1645 until Benedict Arnold and his Tory army burned the town in September of 1781, warehouses and wharfs occupied the land. The original . . . Map (db m216869) HM
84 Connecticut, New London County, New London — The Amistad IncidentGalvanizing Abolitionists
On State Street, on the right when traveling west on State Street.
In the summer of 1839, the Amistad, a Spanish coastal schooner with 39 kidnapped Africans aboard, was found in Long Island Sound and brought to New London. The captives, who had been sold into slavery in Cuba, had taken over the ship and . . . Map (db m48324) HM
85 Connecticut, New London County, New London — The 19th Century PortChanging Maritime Enterprises
On State Street at Bank Street, on the right when traveling west on State Street.
From this bustling port numerous ships set off around the world in search of whales. Marine mammals provided highly sought after oil which fueled the industrial revolution. New London whalemen specialized in hunting elephant seals which also . . . Map (db m48328) HM
86 Connecticut, New London County, New London — The AmistadBlack Heritage Trail City of New London
Near S Water Street east of Bank Street Connector, on the right when traveling east.
On June 28, 1839, the schooner Amistad set sail from Havana with fifty-three captive Africans: forty-nine adult males and four children, three of them girls. Four days later, in a life and death struggle for freedom, the Africans killed the . . . Map (db m216607) HM
87 Connecticut, New London County, New London — The Atlantic TradeNew London Enters the World Economy
On State Street at Bank Street, on the right when traveling west on State Street.
English settlers were attracted to the Thames River because it offered a safe harbor and good anchorage with easy access to the sea. This quickly led to a thriving community based on coastal trade. New London colonial merchants became so . . . Map (db m48321) HM
88 Connecticut, New London County, New London — The Chain
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Chain of which this is a part was stretched from West Point N.Y. to Constitution Island in 1778 to close the Hudson River against the British fleet. Made at the Sterling Iron Works by Peter Townsend Presented to the Coast . . . Map (db m205137) HM
89 Connecticut, New London County, New London — The Hotel BristolBlack Heritage Trail City of New London
On Bank Street west of Golden Street, on the right when traveling east.
On May 29, 1919, an hours-long brawl between Black and white Navy sailors erupted at the Hotel Bristol at 92 Bank Street. With five thousand people surrounding the hotel, the New London police and fire departments were unable to control the crowd . . . Map (db m217020) HM
90 Connecticut, New London County, New London — 3 — The Public Library of New London
On Huntington Street at State Street, on the left when traveling south on Huntington Street.
... was the gift to his city of Henry Philemon Haven, one of New London's most prosperous whaling merchants. Construction was completed and the building opened to the public in 1892. The well-known architect Henry Hobson Richardson is credited . . . Map (db m216490) HM
91 Connecticut, New London County, New London — The Roots of the US Coast GuardSupporting and Defending Maritime Trade
On State Street at Bank Street, on the right when traveling west on State Street.
In 1789, when the new federal government needed a national source of revenue, Congress turned to the sea. They placed a tax on imports, created the Customs Service to collect it and established federal oversight for lighthouses to ensure safer . . . Map (db m48329) HM
92 Connecticut, New London County, New London — The Submarine IndustryRooted in Connecticut
On State Street at Bank Street, on the right when traveling west on State Street.
Just as the early settlers recognized the fine qualities of the New London harbor, so did the US Government. At the end of the Civil War, the Federal Government accepted land in Groton and Ledyard, purchased by New London, for a new naval base. . . . Map (db m48326) HM
93 Connecticut, New London County, New London — The United States Coast Guard Greenland Patrol
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
The United States Coast Guard Greenland Patrol World War Two 1940 – 1945 The Greenland Patrol was the longest continuous operation of military forces of the United States during World War Two Task force 24.8 Dedication from “Ice Brothers” – . . . Map (db m205545) HM WM
94 Connecticut, New London County, New London — To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington October 6, 1790 Mount Vernon Octr 6th 1790. Sir, Not being possessed of any commissions, I have to request (unless your farther enquiry should point to more proper characters) that you will . . . Map (db m205249) HM
95 Connecticut, New London County, New London — To George Plater from George Washington
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
To George Plater from George Washington May 14, 1789 Dear Sir, I foresaw the numerous applications which would be made for nominations to offices — and readily conceived that amidst the variety of candidates, it would be one of the most delicate . . . Map (db m205253) HM
96 Connecticut, New London County, New London — To George Washington from Hopley Yeaton
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
To George Washington from Hopley Yeaton December 11, 1789 Sir, Permit an inferior Officer in rank, tho' not inferior in Affection for you in your high Sphere, or for my Country's welfare, amidst the great concerns of a happy Continent, who . . . Map (db m205251) HM
97 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Tomb of Hopley Yeaton
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
Captain Hopley Yeaton Portsmouth, New Hampshire 1740 — 1812 A Patriot of 1776 In the War of American Independence Captain Yeaton was active with the Sons Of Liberty As an officer he served with distinction in the Continental . . . Map (db m205823) HM WM
98 Connecticut, New London County, New London — U.S. Coast Guard in Vietnam War
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
U.S. Coast Guard in Vietnam War, 1965 - 1973 They Died That Others Might Live in Peace ENC Morris S. Beeson - LTJG David C. Brostrom - FN Heriberto S. Hernandez - LTJG Michael W. Kirkpatrick - ENI Michael H. Painter - EN2 Jerry Phillips - LT. . . . Map (db m205829) WM
99 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Union Station
On Water Street near State Street, on the right when traveling north.
Union Station was originally designed by Henry Hobson Richardson and built in 1885. Union Station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was saved, restored and adaptively reused through the efforts of: Union Railroad Station . . . Map (db m48645) HM
100 Connecticut, New London County, New London — US Coast Guard Memorial
Near Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
SM 1/c Douglas A. Munro Medal of Honor For Extraordinary Heroism and Conspicuous Gallantry in Action Above and Beyond The Call of Duty “They gallantly gave up their lives in defence of our country” Alcorn, John, F1c · Barnhart, Edmund . . . Map (db m205247) WM

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