Meriden in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Center Congregational Church
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 14, 2010
1. Center Congregational Church Marker
Congregational Church
The oldest meeting house
in Meriden, Conn.
Dedicated June 16, 1831
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1917.
Location. 41° 31.999′ N, 72° 47.578′ W. Marker is in Meriden in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Broad Street and East Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street. Located on the Center Congregational Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Meriden CT 06450, 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: City of Meriden's World War I Roll of Honor (a few steps from this marker); World War II Roll of Honor (a few steps from this marker); Meriden World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold Star Association Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 201st Anniversary of the Marine Corps (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meriden Spanish American War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Meriden Korea Vietnam Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meriden.
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 14, 2010
2. Center Congregational Church
The marker is visible between the two right-hand columns.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 908 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
