Guilford in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

The Orchard

Photographed by Conrad Ward, June 12, 2024

1. The Orchard Marker

Inscription.
The apple tree is native to Europe having been brought here by the colonists. This historic orchard contains fifteen apple trees chosen for their use on New England farms during the 19th century.

Six varieties include Cox Orange Pippin, Pound Sweet, Dudley, Northern Spy, Golden Russet and Sheep's Nose. Each variety possesses qualities unique for either cooking, cider making, desserts or plain eating.

We celebrate their planting on Arbor Day each Year and at the harvest every fall.

Erected by The Dudley Farm Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry.

Location. 41° 21.292′ N, 72° 43.176′ W. Marker is in Guilford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from Durham Road (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

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 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: Water Pumping System (here, next to this marker); The Flower Gardens (a few steps from this marker); Farmhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Barn Complex

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Dudley Farm Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Farm Shed (within shouting distance of this marker); Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); Chickens on the Farm (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 3, 2024.)

Photographed by Conrad Ward, June 12, 2024

2. The Orchard Marker

Photographed by Conrad Ward, June 12, 2024

3. The Orchard

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 155 times since then and 14 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.