Salmon Brook in Granby in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Site of Original First Congregational Church Meetinghouse
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 11, 2012
1. Site of Original First Congregational Church Meetinghouse Marker
Site of Original First Congregational Church Meetinghouse
1740-1775
Congregation founded 1739
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.
Location. 41° 57.283′ N, 72° 47.417′ W. Marker is in Granby in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Salmon Brook. It is at the intersection of North Granby Road and Salmon Brook Street (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling north on North Granby Road. Marker is located in a small park at the intersection, adjacent to the Granby Cemetery, and near the World War I Monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Granby CT 06035, 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, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Granby Civil War Monument (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veteran's Monument (about 700 feet away); Granby Veterans Wall (approx. half a mile away); Granby (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lost Acres Fire Dept. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Second First Congregational Church Meetinghouse (approx. 1.7 miles away); Daily Needs (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granby.
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Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 11, 2012
2. Site of Original First Congregational Church Meetinghouse Marker
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 11, 2012
3. Site of Original First Congregational Church Meetinghouse Marker
This marker, the World War I monument (HMDB id 56098) and the intersection of Salmon Brook Street (left) and North Granby Road (right). East Granby Road (CT Route 20) also intersects here (out of view in the center).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2012, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 676 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 7, 2012, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
