Milestone XVI

Sage (1922)

Bicentennial Report (1976)

Hampton (2013)

For many years, this corner of the ellipsis formed by Main Street South and South Pomperaug Avenue has been better known as the location of the Milestone Motel (now the Milestone Inn) than as the location of Milestone XVI. With traffic passing within a few feet of either side of it, it remains in remarkably good condition, although the metal signpost is all that remains of the “Benjamin Franklin Milestone” plaque. The chiseled lines “L” and “XVI M” are still quite legible.

As with many of the stones in this series, the surround level of the earth has been gradually raised so that the lower line is now at ground level, near the edge of parking spots for Joey's Deli, putting the milestone at risk of fracture or dislocation from impacts by cars, trucks, and snowplows. As of this week, it emerged from the piles of snow cleared from the parking area, apparently still standing.

Lat: N 41° 31.395'

Long: W 073° 12.150'