Greenwich in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
George Washington Paused Here
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010
1. George Washington Paused Here Marker
Paused here on the Post Road near this church, on October 16, 1789 and afterward wrote in his diary, "the superb landscape which is to be seen from the meeting house is a rich regalia".
In Commemoration
Of this historic incident, this tablet has been placed here by friends in this church, October 16, 1932, in this Washington Bicentennial Year.
Erected 1932.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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 October 16, 1789.
Location. 41° 2.121′ N, 73° 37.37′ W. Marker is in Greenwich in Western Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of East Putnam Avenue (U.S. 1) and Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling north on East Putnam Avenue. Located on the Second Congregational Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 139 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich CT 06830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline 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: Founders and Proprietors Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Putnam Cottage
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010
2. George Washington Paused Here Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010
3. The Second Congregational Church
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 3,324 times since then and 76 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week October 11, 2020. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
