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

Saint George Catholic Church

Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 1, 2024

1. Saint George Catholic Church Marker

Inscription.
About 1852 a small group of Catholics settled in Guilford. The first Catholic services were celebrated in the Henry Whitfield House until 1860. Under the leadership of George Hill, a Catholic Chapel was established at 116 Whitfield Street. Mass was celebrated there until this structure was completed and dedicated on October 13, 1878 as Saint George Catholic Church. It was deconsecrated in 1963 after Saint George moved to the Guilford Green.

Erected by Guilford Preservation Alliance & Guilford Keeping Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 41° 16.769′ N, 72° 40.766′ W. Marker is in Guilford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Guilford Center. It is at the intersection of Whitfield Street and High Street, on the left when traveling north on Whitfield Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 161 Whitfield Street, Guilford CT 06437, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley,

on the Connecticut

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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: Nathaniel Elliot Home (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Markham Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); William H. Elliott Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Monroe Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Covenant Stone (approx. 0.2 miles away); Montros (approx. 0.2 miles away); Phillis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Odd Fellows Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guilford.

Former Saint George Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 1, 2024

2. Former Saint George Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.