Westport Village in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Disbrow Tavern
Jennings Trail
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 5, 2010
1. Disbrow Tavern Marker
Disbrow Tavern
Here stood the inn where
General Washington stopped
for refreshment June 28, 1775
The church was built in 1862.
Architect – P. L. Moulnier
Westport Historical Society
Westport Young Women's League
Erected by Westport Historical Society, Westport Young Women's League.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1775.
Location. 41° 8.554′ N, 73° 21.53′ W. Marker is in Westport in Western Region, Connecticut. It is in Westport Village. It is at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Church Lane, on the left when traveling north on Myrtle Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westport CT 06880, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline, on the Gold Coast, and in Greater Bridgeport. 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 Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 22½ Main Street (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Town of Westport, Connecticut (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wheeler House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Godillot Carriage House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jesup-Godillot House
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 5, 2010
2. Disbrow Tavern Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 5, 2010
3. Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 1862
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,901 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
