Guilford Center in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Cranbrook Tower
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 19, 2025
1. Cranbrook Tower Marker
One of the founders of Guilford in 1639
Thomas Chittenden 1683
1677 Josiah Chittenden 1759
1714 Simeon Chittenden 1789
1742 Simeon Chittenden 1812
1779 Abel Chittenden 1816
1814 Simeon Baldwin Chittenden 1889
Vice president of the New York Chamber of Commerce
Seven years member of the National Congress
This tower was erected by him in 1869 on land successively owned by the above named ancestors. This tablet is now placed in position on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the town September 1889
Erected 1889.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 41° 16.923′ N, 72° 41.21′ W. Marker is in Guilford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Guilford Center. It is on River Street north of Howard Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guilford CT 06437, 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: Home of Abel and Anna Baldwin Chittenden (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. John Redfield House (about 800
this page online
More about this marker. The tower is located on private property, but occasional tours have been offered to the public through the local historical society.
Also see . . . Simeon B. Chittenden (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 19, 2025.)
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 19, 2025
2. Cranbrook Tower Marker
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 19, 2025
3. Cranbrook Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
