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Thomas Nash

 
 
Thomas Nash Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010
1. Thomas Nash Marker
Inscription.
Thomas Nash
An Original Settler of New Haven
Born Worcestershire, England 1589
Died New Haven May 12, 1658

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 1937.
 
Location. 41° 18.756′ N, 72° 55.617′ W. Marker is in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from the intersection of Grove Street and High Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in Grove Street Cemetery, on the side of the office building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 Grove Street, New Haven CT 06511, 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 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: Isaac Allerton (here, next to this marker); Grove Street Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Dei Gratia (here, next to this marker); In Remembrance (a few steps from this marker); Jehudi Ashmun (a few steps from this marker); Cortlandt Van Rensselaer Creed (a few steps from this marker); Grove Street Cemetery Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierpont Edwards (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.
 
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Grove Street Cemetery Office Building image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010
2. Grove Street Cemetery Office Building
The Thomas Nash marker is at the right of the three tall windows.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,974 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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