John Winthrop
1606 – 1676
Founder of New London
May 6, 1646
Governor of Connecticut
1657, 1659-1676
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The Charter of Connecticut
was procured by him
from King Charles II
April 23, 1662
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To commemorate
his great services
to this commonwealth
the State of Connecticut
erects this monument
A.D. 1905
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Marker is at the intersection of Hempstead Street and Bulkeley Place, on the right when traveling north on Hempstead Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
