Downtown in Stamford in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church
Mr. Denton departed in 1644 and was succeeded by the Rev. John Bishop, who served as a pastor for fifty years. The Rev. John Davenport, grandson of a New Haven Colony founder, was the third pastor.
Church attendance was compulsory for all, but travel was slow and often dangerous. Therefore, separate parishes were founded in Stanwich and New Canaan in 1733, Darien in 1741 and North Stamford in 1782.
Kiwanis Club of Stamford
Stamford Historical Society
Erected 1976 by the Kiwanis Club of Stamford and the Stamford Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 41° 3.199′ N, 73° 32.338′ W. Marker is in Stamford, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Atlantic Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Atlantic Street. Located in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stamford CT 06901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Stamford Lincoln (here, next to this marker); Freedom Shrine (a few steps from this marker); Stamford Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Settlement of Stamford in 1641 (within shouting distance of this marker); Stamford Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward A. Connell Heritage Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christopher Columbus (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles E. Rowell (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stamford.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 957 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.