Pequot Library was founded in 1889 by Elbert B. and Virginia Marquand Monroe, residents of Southport, Connecticut. Mrs. Monroe was the adopted daughter of successful Fairfield businessman Frederick Marquand. On his death, Marquand left his daughter his mansion in Southport and his fortune and out of these assets grew one of the most remarkable libraries in the country.
This is a picture of one of the homes that was near the water in Southport. Pretty huh? We had a great day. I spent time sitting on a bench under a tree in the shade and watching people.
