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 Madison Posted by:  king.hubi
N 41° 16.746 W 072° 36.022
18T E 700966 N 4572517
Historical marker about Madison, Connecticut and the settlement of the area. The marker is located west of the town center along U.S. Route 1 (Boston Post Rd).
Waymark Code: WM8X3M
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2010
Views: 11
This historical marker decribes the settlement of the area, the early life in Madison, Connecticut and list some famous persons who were born here. You'll find the marker west of the center of Madison along U.S. Route 1. The marker is on the north side of the road.
Marker Text
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
MADISON
This area, formerly part of Guilford and
known as East Guilford, was first settled
about 1650 on land bought from the Nehantic
and Mohegan Indians in 1641. With population
increasing, settlers here sought separate
parishes and the Society of East Guilford was
incorporated in 1707, the Society in North
Madison, called North Bristol, in 1753.
The Town of Madison, named for President
James Madison, was incorporated in 1826.
This was once a center for fishing, shipping,
shipbuilding, farming, and crayon manufac-
turing. Famous people born here included
Thomas Chittenden, first Governor of Vermont;
philanthropist Daniel Hand; artist Gilbert
Munger; and chief sponsor of the Civil War
ironclad warship Monitor,
Cornelius Scranton Bushnell.
Erected by the Town of Madison
and the Connecticut Historical Commission
1975
If you know a little bit more about the history of Madison and the area please provide it in your log.
Enjoy your visit of Madison.
Marker Name: Madison
Marker Type: Rural Roadside
Date Dedicated / Placed: 1975
Additional Information: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visits require a photograph of the marker or some location referenced in the text. Please also provide what you've learned about this piece of Connecticut history. Inform us.
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