Downtown in New Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Theophilus Eaton
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2010
1. Theophilus Eaton Marker
Theophilus Eaton
First Governor
of the
New Haven Colony
Died january 7,
1657.
And lies buried near this spot.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1849.
Location. 41° 18.475′ N, 72° 55.608′ W. Marker is in New Haven, Connecticut, in New Haven County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from Temple Street, 0.1 miles south of Elm Street, on the right when traveling south. Located on the rear wall of the Center Church On The Green. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 Temple 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. New Haven Common Burial Ground (here, next to this marker); Col Edward Whalley (here, next to this marker); Stephen Goodyear (a few steps from this marker); Col William Goffe (a few steps from this marker); First Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Quinnipiack (within shouting distance of this marker); New Haven Memorial Flagpole (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to the New Haven Green (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2010
2. Theophilus Eaton Monument and Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2010
3. Theophilus Eaton Monument
of the
New Haven Colony
"Eaton so faimed so wise so just
The phoenix of our world here hides his dust
This name forget, N. England never must."
[ end face ]
1938
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,165 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
