Waterbury in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Present Settlement of Waterbury
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 12, 2018
1. Present Settlement of Waterbury Marker
was made on land in this region.
The original settlement known
as Town Plot was abandoned
during King Philips War and the
town site was moved to this location
in 1677.
The Mattatuck Historical Society 1935
Erected 1935 by The Mattatuck Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the King Philip's War 1675-1676 series list.
Location. 41° 33.402′ N, 73° 2.596′ W. Marker is in Waterbury in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Located at the west end of the Waterbury Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waterbury CT 06702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, on the Connecticut Shoreline, and in Greater New Haven. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Haven County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (a few steps from this marker); Waterbury Soldiers' Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); St. James Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterbury Veterans Monument
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 12, 2018
2. Present Settlement of Waterbury Marker
Looking east along the Waterbury Green to the Waterbury Veterans Monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
