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

Ernest Borgnine

A New Haven notable

Photographed by Conrad Ward, November 10, 2024

1. Ernest Borgnine Marker

Inscription.
Ernest Borgnine (1917-2012) grew up in New Haven, and graduated from James Hillhouse High School. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he went into stage acting, moving onto television programs, and ended up landing roles that would build his impressive career as a film star. He appeared in films such as From Here to Eternity, Bad Day at Black Rock, Marty, All Quiet on the Western Front, and The Dirty Dozen. He is also well remembered for his run on the 1960s ABC sitcom McHale's Navy.

Erected by Chapel West Special Services District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.

Location. 41° 18.504′ N, 72° 56.162′ W. Marker is in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Dwight. It is at the intersection of Howe Street and Crown Street, on the right when traveling north on Howe Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Howe Street, New Haven CT 06511, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley

and on the Connecticut Shoreline.

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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: Crown St (a few steps from this marker); Roger Sherman Baldwin (within shouting distance of this marker); Simeon Jocelyn (within shouting distance of this marker); Chad Dawson (within shouting distance of this marker); New Haven State Normal School (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Al Capp (within shouting distance of this marker); Police Department of New Haven (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.

Also see . . . Ernest Borgnine (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 10, 2025.)

Photographed by Conrad Ward, November 10, 2024

2. Ernest Borgnine Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.