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

Crown St

Photographed by Conrad Ward, November 10, 2024

1. Crown St Marker

Inscription.
Named for the Crown of England, which seems, odd since the colonists had just come through a harrowing fight for independence against the Crown (symbol of rule of royalty). Perhaps it was a nostalgic tribute to the old days or perhaps a tavern stood on the street with the word crown in its name.

Erected by Chapel West Special Services District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 41° 18.512′ N, 72° 56.158′ 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: 45 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.

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

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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: Ernest Borgnine (a few steps from this marker); Roger Sherman Baldwin (a few steps from this marker); New Haven State Normal School (a few steps from this marker); Chad Dawson (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Simeon Jocelyn (within shouting distance of this marker); Al Capp (within shouting distance of this marker); Police Department of New Haven (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.

Photographed by Conrad Ward, November 10, 2024

2. Crown St Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.