Downtown in New Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Roger Sherman
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010
1. Roger Sherman Marker
The Hon. Roger Sherman, Esqr.
Mayor of the City of New Haven
and Senator of the United States.
He was born at Newtown in Massachusetts
April 19th 1721
and died at New Haven July 23d AD 1793
aged LXXII.
Possessed of a Strong clear penetrating Mind
and singular perseverance
he became the self-taught Scholar,
eminent for Jurisprudence and Policy.
He was nineteen years as assistant
and 23 years a Judge of the Superior Court
in high Reputation.
He was a Delegate in the first Congress
signed the glorious act of Independence
& many years displayed superior Talents & Ability
in the National Legislature.
He was a Member of the general Convention,
approved the federal constitution;
and served his Country with fidelity and honor
in the House of Representatives,
and in the Senate of the United States.
He was a Man of approved Integrity,
a cool discerning Judge,
prudent, sagacious Politician,
a true faithful and firm Patriot.
He ever adorned
the profession of Christianity
which he made in Youth
and distinguished thro Life
for public usefulness
and died in the prospect
of a blessed Immortality.
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this page online
of Roger Sherman in order to preserve the
inscription in the original table ledger
which stands over his grave
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1827.
Location. 41° 18.79′ N, 72° 55.574′ W. Marker is in New Haven, Connecticut, in New Haven County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Grove Street and High Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in Grove Street Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 Grove Street, New Haven CT 06511, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roger Sherman Baldwin (here, next to this marker); Simeon Baldwin (here, next to this marker); Simeon E. Baldwin (within shouting distance of this marker); Ross Granville Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathan Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierpont Edwards (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hezekiah Augur (about 300 feet away); Thomas Nash (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.
Regarding Roger Sherman.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010
2. Roger Sherman Marker
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. ( Markers about residences of Roger Sherman )
Also see . . . Roger Sherman on Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 22, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010
3. Small Plaque
our lives our fortunes and our sacred honor
Roger Sherman
Signer of the Declaration
of Independence
Placed by
Descendants of the Signers of the
Declaration of Independence, Inc.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010
4. Roger Sherman Marker
The table-top grave stone in front of the marker stands atop Roger Sherman's grave. The inscription has completely weathered away.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010
5. Roger Sherman Marker
Contemporary oil portrait by unknown painter, via Wikipedia Commons
6. Roger Sherman
Oil by John Trumbull via Wikipedia Commons, 1819
7. Declaration of Independence
It depicts the Committee of Five presenting their work to the Congress (Roger Sherman is the second person on the left). The painting can be found on the back of the U.S. $2 bill. The original hangs in the U.S. Capitol rotunda.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 60 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week July 17, 2016. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 22, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 6, 7. submitted on July 16, 2016, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
