Simsbury Center in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

First Meeting House In Simsbury

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 28, 2015

1. First Meeting House In Simsbury Marker

Inscription. Site Of
The First Meeting House
In Simsbury
1683 – 1739 Built at a cost of £ 33 according to an indenture between Thomas Barber and The Town
This site was chosen by lot at a solemn mmting of May 24th 1683 thus ending a controversy that had continued for a period of twelve years

Erected 1935 by Abigail Phelps Chapter D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1683.

Location. 41° 52.507′ N, 72° 48.128′ W. Marker is in Simsbury, Connecticut, in Hartford County. It is in Simsbury Center. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Hopmeadow Street (Connecticut Route 10) and Station Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in Simsbury Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Simsbury CT 06070, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Simsbury World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Simsbury Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Simsbury Revolutionary War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Landmark Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Second Hopmeadow School House (within shouting distance of this marker); Simsbury Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Eno Memorial Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Connecticut Charter Oak Descendent (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Simsbury.

Also see . . . Abigail Phelps Chapter D.A.R. (Submitted on September 2, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 28, 2015

2. First Meeting House In Simsbury Marker

Small Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 28, 2015

3. Small Plaque

Erected
Through The Generosity Of
Abigail Phelps Chapter D.A.R.
Connecticut Tercentenary
1635 - 1935

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 28, 2015

4. First Meeting House In Simsbury Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 460 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 2, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.