Ansonia in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Birthplace of David Humphreys

Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009

1. Birthplace of David Humphreys Marker

Inscription. Birthplace of David Humphreys, 1752 – 1818, Soldier, Poet, Diplomat, Industrial Pioneer

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1752.

Location. 41° 19.883′ N, 73° 4.492′ W. Marker is in Ansonia, Connecticut, in New Haven County. Marker is on Elm Street (Connecticut Route 243) 0.1 miles south of Thomas Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 Elm Street, Ansonia CT 06401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Liberty Elm (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ansonia (about 700 feet away); Elm Street School Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Derby (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ye Ancient Common (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ansonia Veterans Monument (approx. 0.8 miles away); Charter Oak Seedling (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ansonia Volunteer Firemen’s Monument (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ansonia.

Also see . . .
1. General David Humphreys House. The Humphreys House is the birthplace of the Revolutionary War officer and friend of George Washington who later became our nation's first ambassador. It serves as the Derby Historical Society's headquarters,
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as well as home of our unique Day in 1762 Program. More than just a wonderful interactive tool for educating our region's children, the Humphreys House is also a museum dedicated to its famous resident and the community he called home. (Submitted on December 15, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

2. David Humphreys (soldier). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 15, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

3. Ansonia Historic District Walking Tour. Derby Historical Society website entry
(Submitted on December 23, 2009.)

General David Humphreys House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009

2. General David Humphreys House

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 898 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.