Guilford in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Farm Shed
This small post and beam structure was built in the early 20th century. Farm mechanical work took place here and a sign on the wall referred to it as "Operation Central".
It was lengthened three feet on the west side at some point to accommodate and automobile. Artifacts found in the shed revealed a car called a Moon, from the early twenties, as one of the cars stored here.
The building underwent its first repair and reconstruction in 1996.
Erected by The Dudley Farm Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture.
Location. 41° 21.272′ N, 72° 43.151′ W. Marker is in Guilford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from Durham Rod (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north. Located at the Dudley Farm Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2351 Durham Road, Guilford CT 06437, 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, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 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: Ice House (here, next to this marker); Bunkhouse and Wagon Shed (a few steps from this marker); Water Pumping System (within shouting distance of this marker); Barn Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); The Munger Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Chickens on the Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); The Orchard (within shouting distance of this marker); Sugarhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guilford.
Also see . . . The Dudley Farm Museum. (Submitted on November 9, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.


