The info on this plaque is pretty dry. It’s surprising to me that as old as this place is(incorporated in 1687) they couldn’t dig up a few more interesting nuggets of information. This is a two-sided marker from the CT Historical Commission, with the familiar white lettering on a blue background. The marker dates to 1975 and has the same lettering on both sides. One side is badly faded and streaked, while its doppelgänger on the reverse is in far superior condition. It’s located on a grassy strip in front of the Volunteer Fire Department on the corner of Jewett City Road and Shetucket Turnpike. As for the dryness of the plaque’s content, judge for yourself… here’s the full inscription: Incorporated in 1687, Preston was settled mainly by sons and grandsons of founders of surrounding towns on land purchased from the Mohegan Indians. It was probably named for Preston in Suffolk, the English home of Thomas Parke, one of the earliest settlers. Initially the town developed around the church in what has been long know as Preston City, where Amos, Fobes, Tracy and Treat land grants came together. The town annexed in 1786 a portion of Norwich called Long Society, which included Poqyetanuck. In 1901 a part of Preston was annexed to Norwich. Preston formerly included Griswold, which separated in 1815 Erected by the Town of Preston, the Preston Historical Society and the Connecticut Historical Commission 1975
