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

Meigs' Raid

American Revolutionary War

Photographed by Conrad Ward, May 20, 2025

1. Meigs' Raid Marker

Inscription.
From Sachem's Head Harbor on May 23, 1777, 170 men under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs rowed across Long Island Sound to raid and destroy a British supply depot at Sag Harbor, New York. During this engagement with the enemy, not one of his men was killed or wounded and 90 prisoners were taken.

Congress voted to recognize Lieutenant-Colonel Meigs for the prudence, activity, enterprise and valor in which the twenty five hour expedition was conducted. Lieutenant-Colonel Meigs was awarded a prestigious presentation sword for his heroism.

Erected 2018.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1777.

Location. 41° 14.853′ N, 72° 42.331′ W. Marker is in Guilford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is on Colonial Road south of Falcon Road, on the right when traveling south. 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

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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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sachem's Head School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jared Eliot Preserve (approx. 1.8 miles away); Jacobs Beach (approx. 2.4 miles away); Guilford Manufacturing Co. (approx. 2.4 miles away); The State Street School House (approx. 2.4 miles away); Guilford Enterprise Co. (approx. 2.4 miles away); Harmon B. Johnson (approx. 2½ miles away); Railroads in Guilford (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guilford.

More about this marker. Dedicated May 19, 2018, despite one source saying August 18, 2018.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Meigs Raid (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 9, 2026.)
2. Return J. Meigs Sr. (Wikipedia).

Photographed by Conrad Ward, May 20, 2025

2. Meigs' Raid Marker

(Submitted on May 9, 2026.)
3. Guilford’s role in Revolutionary War.

The plaque to commemorate Guilford’s involvement in the Revolutionary War raid to destroy a British supply depot at Sag Harbor, N.Y. was dedicated and unveiled on Aug. 18. Under the command of Lt. Col. Return Jonathan Meigs, the military action commenced from Sachem’s Head on May 23, 1777. Those at the ceremony included members from the 6th Connecticut Regiment, 5th Connecticut Regiment, 9th Regiment of Foot, Lebanon Militia, Pawlings Levies, Hearts of Oak Independent Militia in addition to members from the SAR, DAR and CAR, First Selectman Matthew Hoey and many from the public.

(Submitted on May 9, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.