Sharon in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Site of the 2nd House of Worship
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 15, 2011
1. Site of the 2nd House of Worship Marker
House of Worship in Sharon
George Whitefield
Preached Here June 18, 1770
Text – "Marvel not that I said unto Thee,
Ye must be born again." John 3, 7
An Immense Congregation Assembled
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1854.
Location. 41° 52.671′ N, 73° 28.609′ W. Marker is in Sharon, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Upper Main Street and West Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Upper Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Upper Main Street, Sharon CT 06069, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sharon (within shouting distance of this marker); Sharon Clock Tower (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sharon Veterans Monument (about 700 feet away); Dedicated to the Men and Women of Sharon (about 700 feet away); Sharon Soldiers' Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Dutchess County (approx. 1.4 miles away in New York); Troutbeck (approx. 2½ miles away in New York); Amenia (approx. 4.2 miles away in New York). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharon.
Also see . . . George Whitefield on Wikipedia
this page online
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 15, 2011
2. Site of the 2nd House of Worship Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 15, 2011
3. Site of the 2nd House of Worship Marker
In the background is the Hotchkiss Library, built in 1893
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
