Derby in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Ye Ancient Common
Ancient Common
of the
Founders of Derby
1654 – 1904
Erected by
Daughters of Founders
and
Patriots of America
Erected by Daughters of Founders, Patriots of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1654.
Location. 41° 19.735′ N, 73° 4.651′ W. Marker is in Derby, Connecticut, in New Haven County. Marker is at the intersection of Derby Avenue (Connecticut Route 115) and Academy Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on Derby Avenue. Located on the East Derby Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Derby CT 06418, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Derby (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of David Humphreys (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Liberty Elm (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ansonia (approx. 0.4 miles away); Elm Street School Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Derby and Huntington Civil War Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Birmingham Iron Foundry Veterans Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Derby Veterans Monument (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Derby.
Also see . . . Derby History. (Submitted on December 26, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 871 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.