Newtown in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Rochambeau
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 12, 2011
1. Rochambeau Marker
French Troops Under
Rochambeau
Enroute From Yorktown
Encamped During October 1782
Erected by This State
and
The Cyrenius H. Booth
Library
Cooperating
Donated by the Anders Family
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Washington-Rochambeau Route series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 41° 24.729′ N, 73° 18.48′ W. Marker is in Newtown in Western Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut Route 25) and Church Hill Road (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Located in front of the Cyrenius H. Booth Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cyrenius H. Booth Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Newtown Meeting House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newtown (approx. Ό mile away); Rev. John Beach, A.M. (approx. Ό mile away); In Commemoration (approx. 0.3 miles away); Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 12, 2011
2. Rochambeau Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,384 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
