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 New London Historical Marker - New London, CT Posted by:  neoc1
N 41° 21.306 W 072° 05.780
18T E 742900 N 4582246
The New London Historical Marker is located on the south side of Masonic Street east of Union Street in New London, CT
Waymark Code: WM18M9H
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2023
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The New London Historical Marker is a blue sign with white lettering. The double sided marker gives the history of New London, CT. It has the same inscription on both sides:
{Seal of the State of Connecticut}
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
NEW LONDON
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 largest whaling ports in
the country in the mid-19th century. As this
industry waned, manufacturing flourished,
bringing an influx of foreign labor which
contributed immeasurably to the enrichment of
community life.
The history of New London may be said to be
concentrated in its seal, adopted when the
city was incorporated in 1784 ... a full-rigged
ship with all sails set and the motto
"Mare Liberum", meaning "Freedom of the Seas".
Erected by The City of New London
and the Connecticut Historical Commission.
1976
Marker Name: New London
Marker Type: Urban
Date Dedicated / Placed: 1976
Additional Information: Not listed
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