Ridgefield in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Settlers Rock
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 17, 2009
1. Settlers Rock Marker
settlers scouting party
spent their first night
1708 – 1958 A.D.
Erected 1958.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1708.
Location. 41° 17.53′ N, 73° 30.193′ W. Marker is in Ridgefield in Western Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of N Salem Road (Connecticut Route 116) and New Street, on the left when traveling south on N Salem Road. Marker is located near the entrance to Ridgefield Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ridgefield CT 06877, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline, on the Gold Coast, and in Greater Bridgeport. 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 Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Settlers Rock (a few steps from this marker); Titicus: An Industrial Center (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Ridgefield (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of Ridgefield Dead (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777 (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Gilbert House (approx. half a mile away); The Elms Inn and Stebbins Homestead (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named The Battle of Ridgefield (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ridgefield.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 17, 2009
2. Ridgefield Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 17, 2009
3. Marker on N Salem Road
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,521 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
