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

Wallingford

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 9, 2010

1. Wallingford Marker

Inscription. Wallingford This territory was purchased by the New Haven Colony in 1638 from Montowese, son of an Indian sachem. It was named after Wallingford, England, and was settled in 1670 by planters from New Haven and Stratford. Its boundaries originally encompassed present-day Cheshire, Meriden, and part of Prospect.
From 1766 when the "True Sons of Liberty" order was formed in the town, the cause of liberty was of foremost importance. A native son, Dr. Lyman Hall, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Originally agricultural, the town has made a lasting name for itself through the development of the silverware industry.
Erected by the Town of Wallingford
the Wallingford Historical Society
and the Connecticut Historical Commission
1976

Erected 1976 by Town of Wallingford, Wallingford Historical Society, Connecticut Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1638.

Location. 41° 27.299′ N, 72° 49.076′ W. Marker is in Wallingford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Wallingford Center. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Center Street, on the

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right when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Founders of Wallingford (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Route of George Washington (about 400 feet away); The Parade Ground (about 400 feet away); Wallingford World War II & Korea Memorial (about 500 feet away); Lee Post Office Building (about 500 feet away); Wallingford World War I Monument (about 600 feet away); Wallingford Korean War Monument (about 600 feet away); Wallingford World War II Honor Roll (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wallingford.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 9, 2010

2. Wallingford Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,700 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.