Wooster Square in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Wooster Square Historic District

Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 15, 2025

1. Wooster Square Historic District Marker

(lower plaque)

Inscription.
(lower plaque)
This area took form as a neighborhood in 1824, when the city acquired land for a park and named it in honor of the town's Revolutionary hero, General David Wooster

This district is commemorated for the many significant examples of American nineteenth century architecture which evolved in harmonious fashion around the square.

Mayor Bartholomew F. Guida • Alderman Louise DeLauro
New Haven Historic District Commission
MRS, Henry H. Townshend, Jr., Chairman
(upper plaque)
Established by the City of New Haven June 11, 1970

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is June 11, 1970.

Location. 41° 18.242′ N, 72° 55.095′ W. Marker is in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Wooster Square. It is at the intersection of Chapel Street and Academy Street, on the left when traveling east on Chapel Street. Located in Wooster Square Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Haven CT 00651, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: deLauzun Encampment (within shouting distance of this marker); 11th Ward Veteran's Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); David Wooster (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial Playground (about 400 feet away); Alfonso Cappuccio (about 400 feet away); Bernard A. Zambrano (about 400 feet away); Wooster Square World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Saint Michael Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.

Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 15, 2026

2. Wooster Square Historic District Marker

Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 15, 2025

3. Wooster Square Historic District Marker

(located in Wooster Square Park)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 28 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 25, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.