Brooklyn

Historical marker location:

Brooklyn, Connecticut

( Marker is at the intersection of Canterbury Road (Connecticut Route 169) and U.S. 6, on the right when traveling south on Canterbury Road.)

Marker installed: 1971

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.