Wallingford Center in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Hon. Abraham Doolittle
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 9, 2010
1. Hon. Abraham Doolittle Marker
Hon. Abraham Doolittle
Died Aug. 11, 1690 Ae. 70.
Widow, Abigail Moss died Nov. 5, 1710 Ae. 69. First wife Joane Alling is buried in New Haven.
Abraham was at Boston 1640, at New Haven 1642, at Wallingford 1669. Was one of four trustees in management of the plantation until after the incorporation of Wallingford in 1670. One of the committee to found the first church in this town. Marshall of New Haven Colony 1662 until union with Connecticut. Deputy to General Court from New Haven and from Wallingford repeatedly. Town Treasurer 1671. Townsman 1674 and other years. Sergeant of first train band 1673. Member of Vigilance Committee 1675. Dwelling fortified in King Philip's War.
This stone erected in A.D. 1918
Original stone inscribed A.D. 70, 1690
Erected 1918.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the King Philip's War 1675-1676
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Location. 41° 27.334′ N, 72° 49.325′ W. Marker is in Wallingford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Wallingford Center. It can be reached from the intersection of Center Street (Connecticut Route 150) and South Colony Road, on the right when traveling east. Located in Center Street Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Center Street, Wallingford CT 06492, 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: Lyman Hall Grave (within shouting distance of this marker); Lyman Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); John Brockett
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 9, 2010
2. Hon. Abraham Doolittle Marker
More about this marker. Center Street Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 1, 1997.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 9, 2010
3. Center Street Cemetery est. 1683
Center Street Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 1, 1997.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,932 times since then and 137 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
