Barkhamsted

Historical marker location:

Barkhamsted, Connecticut

( Marker is at the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road (Route 318) and Beach Rock Road, on the right when traveling north on Pleasant Valley Road.)

Marker installed: 1980

The city of New Haven, Connecticut is home to Yale University, which is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. The university was founded in 1701 and has produced many notable alumni, including five U.S. Presidents.