Orange in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Orange
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010
1. Orange Marker
This rural community was originally a northern part of Wepawaug, purchased from the Paugussett Indians in 1639 by the Reverend Peter Prudden's Milford Colony, which became part of New Haven Colony in 1643.
The area was settled shortly after 1700 and was early known as Bryan's Farms. In 1804 the Ecclesiastical Society of North Milford was chartered here.
The Town of Orange was incorporated May 28, 1822 from North Milford and the adjacent parish of West Haven, which separated as a town in 1921.
Orange was named after William, Prince of Orange, in appreciation for benefits received by the Connecticut Colony.
Erected 1972 by Orange Historical Society, Connecticut Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 1970.
Location. 41° 16.734′ N, 73° 1.541′ W. Marker is in Orange in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Tyler City Road and Orange Center Road, on the right when traveling south on Tyler City Road. Located next to Orange Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 617 Orange Center Road, Orange CT 06477, 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 4 miles of
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010
2. Orange Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,292 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
