Nation's Oldest Ferry Marker

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South Glastonbury, CT 06073

Nation's Oldest Ferry Marker in South Glastonbury, CT, offers a unique historical experience for visitors interested in the region's transportation heritage. The company provides a glimpse into the past through its preserved ferry marker and informative displays.

Guests can explore the significance of the ferry marker and its role in connecting communities across the river, highlighting a piece of local history that has stood the test of time. Nation's Oldest Ferry Marker invites visitors to step back in time and appreciate the importance of this historical landmark.

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4.59 reviews
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Dan R.
10/17/2013

OK class, today's lesson is "Historic American Transportation". Would you believe that somewhere in the US of A you can find a ferry crossing that has been providing unbroken public...

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Jason P.
6/27/2021

Imagine, that you just finished lunch at Kob Jai, Rudy's or the Whole Deli in Rocky Hill, and that you need to pick up your CSA from Killam and Bassette ("K&B") in South Glastonbury. You could...

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Martin G.
7/4/2020

Still there. Won't take away from what other people already wrote but cool place to visit! Ferry wasn't operating, but I got a kick out of the sign that said to honk your horn to summons the ferry.

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Cheese L.
8/12/2020

$5 per ride and very relaxing. Pretty cool this has been operating for so long. I'd say 10/10 would (and will) ride again.

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Julia W.
3/10/2022

I give this a 5 star rating for being one of my best childhood memories! I lived on the next street up (Riverview Rd) & would come down thru the Bartowsiaks backyard to the Pilot House for 1¢...

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