Ansonia in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Birthplace of David Humphreys
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009
1. Birthplace of David Humphreys Marker
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 in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, on the Connecticut Shoreline, and in Greater New Haven. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in 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: American Liberty Elm (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ansonia
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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, 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.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009
2. General David Humphreys House
(Submitted on December 23, 2009.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,113 times since then and 24 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.
