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

The First Meeting House

Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

1. The First Meeting House Marker

Inscription. Near this site stood
the first Meeting House
erected in Milford
1641

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1641.

Location. 41° 13.598′ N, 73° 3.526′ W. Marker is in Milford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and West River Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Located in front of the First United Church of Christ Congregational. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 West Main Street, Milford CT 06460, 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

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other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Home Site of Jonathan Law (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milford Remembers (about 500 feet away); The Regicides (about 600 feet away); Arctic Engine Co. No. 1 (about 600 feet away); Jefferson Bridge (about 600 feet away); Milford Town Halls (about 600 feet away); Memorial to Three Milford Men (about 600 feet away); Early Post Office Site (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

2. The First Meeting House Marker

First United Church of Christ Congregational image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

3. First United Church of Christ Congregational

Marker at the right corner of the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

4. Marker at the right corner of the church

1639 1939
First Church of Christ
Congregational
Founded August 22, 1639
This Building Erected 1823
David Hoadley, Architect
Michael Peck, Builder

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,510 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.