Ridgefield in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

The Original Episcopal Church

Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 2, 2010

1. The Original Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Here stood the original
Episcopal Church
erected in 1740
partly burned by
British soldiers
during the battle
of Ridgefield
April 27, 1777

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1812.

Location. 41° 16.812′ N, 73° 29.914′ W. Marker is in Ridgefield in Western Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) and Governor Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Located in front of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ridgefield CT 06877, 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 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

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The First Society of Ridgefield (a few steps from this marker); Bissell's – Destroyed by Two Conflagrations (within shouting distance of this marker); The Village Center in the Early 1900s (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lounsbury House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Confederate Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); More of the Great Fire (about 300 feet away); Ridgefield Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); The Great Fire of 1895 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ridgefield.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 2, 2010

2. The Original Episcopal Church Marker

The marker is next to the hedge on the right, in front of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,059 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.