Guilford in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Home of Rev. Henry Whitfield
Photographed By Conrad Ward, April 22, 2024
1. Home of Rev. Henry Whitfield Marker
A.D.1639
Was the Home
of
Rev. Henry Whitfield B.D.
First Minister
and
The Leader of the Founders
of Guilford
In honor of whom
this tablet is here placed on the
oldest stone house in New England
by the Connecticut Society
of the Colonial Dames of America
1897
Erected 1897 by Connecticut Society of the Colonial Dames of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1639.
Location. 41° 16.679′ N, 72° 40.546′ W. Marker is in Guilford, Connecticut, in New Haven County. Marker is on Stone House Lane north of Old Whitfield Street when traveling north. Located at the Henry Whitfield State Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 248 Old Whitfield Street, Guilford CT 06437, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Whitfield House (a few steps from this marker); War of 1812 Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Reverend Henry Whitfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Visitor Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroads in Guilford
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Also see . . . Henry Whitfield (minister) (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 18, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Conrad Ward, April 22, 2024
2. Home of Rev. Henry Whitfield Marker
Photographed By Conrad Ward, April 22, 2024
3. Whitfield House
Photographed By Conrad Ward, April 22, 2024
4. National Historic Landmark Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Clinton, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 9, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Clinton, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
