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° 18.443′ N, 72° 55.702′ W. Marker is in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Chapel Street and College Street, on the left when traveling east on Chapel Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 990 Chapel Street, New Haven CT 06510, 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: The Dawn of Cycling (here, next to this marker); Connecticut Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nathan Hale (about 300 feet away); Roger Sherman Homesite (about 300 feet away); Col Edward Whalley (about 500 feet away); Theophilus Eaton (about 500 feet away); New Haven Common Burial Ground (about 500 feet away); Stephen Goodyear (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.

More about this marker. Several markers with identical information stand on 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 190 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.