The Centre in East Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Marquis de Lafayette Encampment
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010
1. Marquis de Lafayette Encampment Marker
1757 1834
General in the Continental Army
Camped Here With 2800 Troops
Enroute to Rhode Island
July 26 and 27, 1778
dedicated here by
CT Society Sons of the American Revolution
General David Humphries Branch
and
The East Haven Historical Society
1996
Erected 1996 by CT Society Sons of the American Revolution, General David Humphries Branch and the East Haven Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1903.
Location. 41° 16.558′ N, 72° 51.999′ W. Marker is in East Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in The Centre. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) and Park Place, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Located on the East Haven Town Green. 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, on the Connecticut Shoreline, and in 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 walking distance of this marker: Lafayette's Tour (a few steps from this marker); Edward "Jack" Jackowicz Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); East Haven Veterans Memorial
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010
2. Marquis de Lafayette Encampment Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010
3. Marquis de Lafayette Encampment Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,664 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
