Ridgefield in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
The Gilbert House
Circa 1790
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 41° 17.157′ N, 73° 29.919′ W. Marker is in Ridgefield, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker is on Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) 0.1 miles north of Gilbert Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ridgefield CT 06877, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Ridgefield Dead (about 300 feet away); The Elms Inn and Stebbins Homestead (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Ridgefield (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Battle of Ridgefield (about 800 feet away); Ridgefield (approx. 0.2 miles away); Smith Tavern – A Colonial Meeting Place (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ballard Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ridgefield.
Regarding The Gilbert House. This house is private property. Please do not block the driveway, disturb the occupants, or trespass onto the property.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,508 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.