Prospect in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Site of the First Meeting House
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 10, 2009
1. Site of the First Meeting House Marker
Columbia Parish
Prospect Congregational Church
1778 — 1841
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 41° 30.12′ N, 72° 58.682′ W. Marker is in Prospect in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from the intersection of Church Street and Center Street, on the right when traveling south. Located on the Town Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prospect CT 06712, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Prospect (a few steps from this marker); Prospect Soldiers' Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); W.O. Michael Aaron Kight (approx. 1.7 miles away); Memorial To Two French Soldiers (approx. 3 miles away); Lock 12 (approx. 3.4 miles away); Liberty Victory House (approx. 3.7 miles away); Hamilton Park (approx. 3.8 miles away); The Medal of Honor Plaza and Living Classroom (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prospect.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 804 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 17, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
