Dwight in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
George Murphy
A New Haven Notable
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 1, 2025
1. George Murphy Marker
George Murphy was an actor, dancer, and politician. He was born on July 4, 1902 in New Haven and attended Yale.
After working as a tool maker for the Ford Motor Company, as well as a miner, a real estate agent, and a night club dancer, he became a famous song-and-dance man, appearing in many musical films, including Little Miss Broadway, For Me and My Gal, and This is the Army. He was president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1944 to 1946 and was given an honorary Academy Award in 1951. In 1964, he was elected to the U.S. Senate representing California, serving from 1965 to 1971.
Erected by Chapel West Special Services District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1902.
Location. 41° 18.633′ N, 72° 56.42′ W. Marker is in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Dwight. It is at the intersection of Kensington Street and Chapel Street, on the right when traveling south on Kensington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1361 Chapel Street, New Haven CT 06511, United States
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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 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: Paul Giamatti (here, next to this marker); East Rock Scenes (a few steps from this marker); Fr. Michael J. McGivney (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen J. Papa Corner (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Haven City Hospital Scenes (about 300 feet away); "Never Again Memorial" Stone (about 400 feet away); Elsie W. Cofield (about 600 feet away); New Haven Scenes (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.
Also see . . . George Murphy (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 21, 2025.)
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 1, 2025
2. George Murphy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
