The Centre in East Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Old Stone Meeting House

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010

1. Old Stone Meeting House Marker

Inscription. 1774 Old Stone Meeting House 1974
George Landcraft – Designer
Oldest Stone Meeting House in New England 1711 founding of church – Jacob Hemingway first student of Yale, first pastor of church. 1772 started construction. 1774 first services here.1785 first town meeting. 1796 building completed, spire erected. 1979 tornado blew down steeple and part of roof. 1798 bell and clock installed. 1822 square pews replaced by slip pews, interior remodeled. 1825 wood stoves installed. 1840 replaced by coal. 1850 interior remodeled, doors and windows altered. 1859 belfry with new spire, 196 feet. 1868 first steam heated church in state. 1899 gas lighted. 1908 slate roof. 1928 electric lights.
Gift of East Haven Historical Society

Erected 1974 by East Haven Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.

Location. 41° 16.699′ N, 72° 52.303′ W. Marker is in East Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in The Centre. It is at the intersection of High Street and Main Street (Connecticut Route 100), on the right when traveling north on High Street. Located on the wall of the Old Stone Congregational

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Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 251 Main Street, 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: Bronze Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); East Haven Charter Day (within shouting distance of this marker); East Haven (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); East Haven World War II Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); East Haven World War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); East Haven Veterans Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); 9/11 Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Edward "Jack" Jackowicz Sr. (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Haven.

Old Stone Meeting House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010

2. Old Stone Meeting House

The marker is beneath the lowest window under the steeple.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010

3. Old Stone Meeting House

Side Door of the Old Stone Meeting House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010

4. Side Door of the Old Stone Meeting House

The small marker reads:

East Haven
1774
Landmark

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 1,129 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.