Downtown in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Welcome to the New Haven Green

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2023

1. Welcome to the New Haven Green Marker

Inscription. This 16.5-acre outdoor space is the central square of the nine squares originally designed in 1638 by the settlers of the New Haven Colony as a common space for cultural, civic, religious and educational purposes and gatherings. It is one of the oldest continuously used public spaces in the United States and is designated as a National Historic Landmark District.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Landmarks • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1638.

Location. 41° 18.552′ N, 72° 55.62′ W. Marker is in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of College Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on College Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 College Street, New Haven CT 06511, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley

and on the Connecticut Shoreline.

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It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Theodore Westwood Miller Memorial Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Col William Goffe (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stephen Goodyear (about 400 feet away); New Haven Common Burial Ground (about 500 feet away); Theophilus Eaton (about 500 feet away); Col Edward Whalley (about 500 feet away); Blount Avenue (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Welcome to the New Haven Green (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.

More about this marker. There are several markers with identical information placed on the grounds of the New Haven Green.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2023

2. Welcome to the New Haven Green Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.