Pomfret

Historical marker location:

Pomfret, Connecticut

( Marker is on U.S. 44, 1.6 miles west of Connecticut Route 101.)

Marker installed: 1979

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.