Norwichtown in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Home of Samuel Huntington
A signer of the Declaration of Independence
Marked by D.A.R.
Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists.
Location. 41° 33.03′ N, 72° 5.496′ W. Marker is in Norwich in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is in Norwichtown. It is on East Town Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 East Town Street, Norwich CT 06360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline, in Greater New London and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Samuel Huntington (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary Soldiers Memorial Gates (within shouting distance of this marker); Gardner Carpenter House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Samuel Huntington (about 600 feet away); Tomb of Samuel Huntington (about 600 feet away); Once upon a time in Norwich... (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gravesite of Boston Trowtrow, Norwich's "Black Governor" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Twenty French Soldiers Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwich.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

