Danbury in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Sybil Ludington
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 24, 2009
1. Sybil Ludington Marker
On April 26, 1777 this brave sixteen year-old girl rode through the enemy-infested countryside for thirty miles in Putnam County, New York, to warn the local militia that British troops were attacking and plundering Danbury, Connecticut.
Erected by Anna Hyatt Huntington.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is April 26, 1777.
Location. 41° 23.58′ N, 73° 27.093′ W. Marker is in Danbury in Western Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street and West Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Located in front of the Danbury Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 Main Street, Danbury CT 06810, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline 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: Danbury City Hall Wall (here, next to this marker); Old City Center Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Danbury Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); To Our Brothers (within shouting distance of this marker); Danbury Women of Note (within shouting distance of this marker); Danbury Entertainment (within shouting
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 24, 2009
2. Sybil Ludington Marker and Sculpture
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 24, 2009
3. Sybil Ludington
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 4,627 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on December 11, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 27, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
