Guilford Center in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Churches on the Guilford Green

Photographed by Conrad Ward, November 24, 2024

1. Churches on the Guilford Green Marker

Inscription.
As a gathering place, the Green once accommodated several churches, including Christ Episcopal Church (the Church of England). Can you find the ground plaque located 58 feet from this spot, which marks its original site? The First Congregational Church stood near the northeast corner of the Green and was reputedly the first meeting house in New England with a clock, bell, and tower.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 41° 16.938′ N, 72° 40.859′ W. Marker is in Guilford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Guilford Center. It is at the intersection of Park Street and Boston Street (Connecticut Route 146), on the right when traveling south on Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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,

in New England,

and

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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 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: The Guilford Green as a Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Griswold House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Todd House (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Guilford Spanish-American War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Guilford World War II Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor William Leete (within shouting distance of this marker); Hyland House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guilford.

Photographed by Conrad Ward, November 24, 2024

2. Churches on the Guilford Green Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.