The Annex in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
A Quinnipiac Indian
family walks to the
harbor to meet the English
newcomers – April 24, 1638
as their way of life
changes forever
[ back ]
and Lyent W. Russell
Chroniclers of the Quinnipiac Tribe
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1914.
Location. 41° 16.936′ N, 72° 53.649′ W. Marker is in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in The Annex. It is at the intersection of Townsend Avenue and Upson Terrace, on the left when traveling south on Townsend Avenue. Located in Fort Wooster Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Haven CT 06512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley and on the Connecticut Shoreline. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Fort Wooster Park (a few steps from this marker); Beacon Hill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); East Shore Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); 32nd Ward World War I Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fort Nathan Hale (approx. 0.9 miles away); In Honor of Captain Nathan Hale (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Oyster Industry in New Haven (approx. 0.9 miles away); Society of The Cincinnati Memorial (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.
Also see . . . Quinnipiac on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,710 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.



