Downtown in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
York St
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 1, 2025
1. York St Marker
First in 1840 Directory but among those streets officially named by the new city government in 1784. This formed the western boundary of the original nine squares.
Named for the people from Yorkshire, England, who first settled there. During the early days of the settlement people had identified locations in terms of Yorkshire Quarter or Governor Eaton's Quarter, etc.
Erected by Chapel West Special Services District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 41° 18.513′ N, 72° 55.904′ W. Marker is in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Chapel Street and York Street, on the right when traveling west on Chapel Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Haven CT 06511, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Founding of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C.J. Connor's saloon / "Nickel Charlies" (about 500 feet away); Jacob Heminway (about 600 feet away); Roger Sherman Homesite (about 700 feet away); Abrahamus Pierson (about 800 feet away); Walter Camp (approx. 0.2 miles away); Albie Booth (approx. 0.2 miles away); Connecticut Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 1, 2025
2. York St Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
