Wethersfield in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Silas Deane House
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
1. Silas Deane House Marker
Has been Designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the Provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This Site Possesses Exceptional Value
In Commemorating and Illustrating
The History of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1973
Erected 1973.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 41° 42.705′ N, 72° 39.187′ W. Marker is in Wethersfield in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Marsh Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Located in front of the Silas Deane House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 Main Street, Wethersfield CT 06109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Home of Silas Deane (here, next to this marker); Webb House (within shouting distance of this marker); Society of the Cincinnati (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Webb House (within shouting distance of this marker); Connecticut Constitution Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Academy (about 600 feet away); Comstock, Ferre & Co. (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wethersfield.
Regarding Silas Deane House. Silas Deane was a delegate to the Continental Congress and the mysterious and controversial first diplomat to France. He was instrumental in obtaining aid from the French during the American Revolution.
Also see . . .
1. Silas Deane House on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Silas Deane on Wikipedia.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
2. Silas Deane House Marker
3. Silas Deane Online. (Submitted on August 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
3. Silas Deane House
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
