Norwalk in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Norwalk Founded
A.D. 1849
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
1. Norwalk Founded Marker
planted in the near vicinity
of this stone.
The first Meeting House
directly opposite. West.
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Erected by the Norwalk
Chapter of the Daughters
of the American
Revolution.
1895
Erected 1895 by Norwalk Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 41° 6.258′ N, 73° 24.265′ W. Marker is in Norwalk in Western Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of East Avenue and Fort Point Street, on the left when traveling south on East Avenue. Marker is at the entrance to the commuter parking lot at the East Norwalk Metro North Station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norwalk CT 06851, 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 walking distance of this marker: Mill Pond History (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Birds (approx. 0.4 miles away); A Habitat Renewed (approx. 0.4 miles away); Liberty Tree Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Roger Ludlow (approx. 0.7 miles away);
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
2. Norwalk Founded Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
3. Norwalk Founded Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
4. Marker in Norwalk
The East Norwalk Metro North Station can be seen in this photo behind the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
5. Norwalk Founded Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,325 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
