Guilford Center in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Minor Bradley Tavern
On this site 1750-1885 stood the Minor Bradley Tavern. Here stopped the stagecoaches which traveled the Post Road from Boston to New York, which ran diagonally across the Green. General Lafayette was a guest here at one time.
Dr. Elisabeth C. Adams lived here 1950-1987, friend & physician to the people of Guilford.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 41° 17.037′ N, 72° 40.993′ W. Marker is in Guilford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Guilford Center. It is at the intersection of Whitfield Street (Connecticut Route 77) and Broad Street, on the left when traveling north on Whitfield Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Whitfield 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: Bristol (a few steps from this marker); Guilford Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Leete Home Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Road Crosses the Guilford Green (within shouting distance of this marker); "We Will Never Forget" (within shouting distance of this marker); Schoolhouse on the Guilford Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Dan Collins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Stone (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guilford.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.


