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Wethersfield in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Silas Deane House

 
 
Silas Deane House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
1. Silas Deane House Marker
Inscription.
Silas Deane House
Has been Designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the Provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This Site Possesses Exceptional Value
In Commemorating and Illustrating
The History of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1973

 
Erected 1973.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
 
Location. 41° 42.705′ N, 72° 39.187′ W. Marker is in Wethersfield, Connecticut, in Hartford County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Marsh Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Located in front of the Silas Deane House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 Main Street, Wethersfield CT 06109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Home of Silas Deane (here, next to this marker); Webb House (within shouting distance of this marker); Society of the Cincinnati (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Webb House (within shouting distance of this marker); Connecticut Constitution Oak (within shouting distance of
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this marker); Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Academy (about 600 feet away); Rev. Joseph Emerson (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wethersfield.
 
Regarding Silas Deane House. Silas Deane was a delegate to the Continental Congress and the mysterious and controversial first diplomat to France. He was instrumental in obtaining aid from the French during the American Revolution.
 
Also see . . .
1. Silas Deane House on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Silas Deane on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Silas Deane Online. (Submitted on August 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
Silas Deane House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
2. Silas Deane House Marker
Silas Deane House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
3. Silas Deane House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 529 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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