Downtown in Stamford in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

The Settlement of Stamford in 1641

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010

1. The Settlement of Stamford in 1641 Marker

Inscription. This tablet has been placed by Stamford Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to commemorate
The Settlement of Stamford in 1641
During that year, twenty nine men and their families came from Wethersfield to this place. Imbued with the spirit of the founders of of New England, they built a permanent and enduring settlementof landowners and freemen. The eleventh colony to be founded in Connecticut.
The names of the original settlers are.
Robert Bates • Francis Bell • Samuel Clark • Robert Coe • Richard Crabb • Richard Denton • Jeffrey Ferris • Daniel Finch • Robert Fisher • Richard Gildersleve • Jeremy Jagger • John Jissop • Richard Law • Matthew Mitchell • Thomas Morehouse • John Northend • Thurston Rainer • John Reynoulds • John Seaman • Samuel Sherman • Vincent Simkins • Henry Smith • Andrew Ward • Thomas Weeks • John Whitmore • Edmund Wood • Jeremiah Wood • Jonas Wood H. • Jonas Wood O. November 11, 1931

Erected 1931 by the Stamford Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1779.

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41° 3.215′ N, 73° 32.352′ W. Marker is in Stamford, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Atlantic Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Atlantic Street. Located in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stamford CT 06901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stamford Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Stamford Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); First Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Shrine (within shouting distance of this marker); Stamford Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward A. Connell Heritage Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christopher Columbus (about 800 feet away); Charles E. Rowell (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stamford.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010

2. The Settlement of Stamford in 1641 Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010

3. The Settlement of Stamford in 1641 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,822 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.