Sherman

Historical marker location:

Sherman, Connecticut

( Marker is at the intersection of Connecticut Route 39 and Gaylordsville Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 39.)

Marker installed: 1981

The town of Mystic, Connecticut is home to the last surviving wooden whaling ship in the world. The Charles W. Morgan was built in 1841 and is now part of the Mystic Seaport Museum.