Wethersfield in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Society of the Cincinnati

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011

1. Society of the Cincinnati Marker

Inscription. This Plaque is Dedicated by
The Society of the Cincinnati
to
General George Washington
Who Was Its First President.
Samuel Blatchley Webb
Who Grew Up In This Home
The Comte De Rochambeau
Who Visited Here
and
The Marquis De Lafayette;
All Of Whom Were
Original Members of the Society

Erected by the Society of the Cincinnati.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 41° 42.723′ N, 72° 39.183′ W. Marker is in Wethersfield, Connecticut, in Hartford County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Marsh Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Located in front of the Webb House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 Main Street, Wethersfield CT 06109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Webb House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Webb House (a few steps from this marker); Silas Deane House (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Silas Deane (within shouting distance of this marker); Connecticut Constitution Oak

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Academy (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. Joseph Emerson (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wethersfield.

Also see . . .
1. Society of the Cincinnati. Organization homepage. (Submitted on August 15, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

2. Society of the Cincinnati. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on August 15, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

3. Samuel Blatchley Webb. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on August 15, 2011.)

4. Comte de Rochambeau. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on August 15, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011

2. Society of the Cincinnati Marker

Society of the Cincinnati Marker at the gate to the Webb House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011

3. Society of the Cincinnati Marker at the gate to the Webb House

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 854 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.