Middletown in Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Near This Site In 1750

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 17, 2013

1. Near This Site In 1750 Marker

Inscription. Near this site in 1750 The foundations were laid for Middletowns first Protestant Episcopal Church. This building, completed in 1755, was named Christ Church. The predecessor of the Church of the Holy Trinity.

In this church the Right Reverend Samuel Seabury, DD. Bishop of Connecticut and the first bishop of the American Protestant Episcopal Church, first met with his clergy on August 2, 1785, after his return from his congregation in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Here a few days later services were held for the ordination of four deacons and one priest of the church. These were the first such services of ordination to be held in this country.

Erected 1950 by The Church of the Holy Trinity.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is August 2, 1785.

Location. 41° 33.419′ N, 72° 38.861′ W. Marker is in Middletown in Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Located in Union Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Middletown CT 06457, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley

and on the Connecticut Shoreline.

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 Middlesex County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Middletown (a few steps from this marker); The General Mansfield House (within shouting distance of this marker); Middletown and the Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Middletown Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Middletown Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Clay Work (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congregation Adath Israel (about 500 feet away); Danforth Pewter Shop (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 17, 2013

2. Near This Site In 1750 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 856 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.