Guilford Center in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Third Congregational Church
1844
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 1, 2024
1. Third Congregational Church Marker
Rev. Aron Dutton and 123 members of the First Congregational Church, passionate abolitionists, were granted dismissal from that congregation. They built this structure, which served as the Third Congregational Church until 1920. In the 1930s and 1940s, it was Chapel Playhouse, a summer theater. Many famous actors performed here. The Christian Science Society acquired the building in 1951 and restored it as their church.
Erected by Guilford Preservation Alliance & Guilford Keeping Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 41° 17.011′ N, 72° 40.871′ W. Marker is in Guilford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Guilford Center. It is at the intersection of Park Street and Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49 Park Street, 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: Major Jedediah Lathrop House (within shouting distance of this marker); Guilford Fair on the Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Guilford Korean War Monument
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Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 1, 2024
2. Third Congregational Church Marker
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 1, 2024
3. Third Congregational Church
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
