Downtown in New Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Dei Gratia

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010

1. Dei Gratia Marker

Inscription. 1797 1897
Dei Gratia This tablet commemorates the completion of a century during which these grounds have been sacred to the memory of the dead. The grave stones preserved with reverent care in the crypt beneath the Center Church, are all that mark the the resting place of the early dead of New Haven, those around the church having been removed to this cemetery in the year 1821.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.

Location. 41° 18.754′ N, 72° 55.621′ W. Marker is in New Haven, Connecticut, in New Haven County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Grove Street and High Street, on the right when traveling north on Grove Street. Located in Grove Street Cemetery, on the front of the office building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 Grove 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. Grove Street Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Isaac Allerton (here, next to this marker); In Remembrance (here, next to this marker); Thomas Nash (here, next to this marker); Jehudi Ashmun (here, next to this marker); Cortlandt Van Rensselaer Creed (a few

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steps from this marker); Grove Street Cemetery Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierpont Edwards (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.

More about this marker. The Dei Gratia marker is the large plaque at the left of the entrance door.

Grove Street Cemetery Office Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010

2. Grove Street Cemetery Office Building

The Dei Gratia marker is the large plaque at the left of the entrance door.

Gravestones in the Grove Street Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010

3. Gravestones in the Grove Street Cemetery

Some of the Gravestones Moved in the 19th Century from The New Haven Green to the Cemetery's West and North Walls

Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 23, 2011

4. Gravestones in the Grove Street Cemetery

Some of the Gravestones Moved in the 19th Century from The New Haven Green to the Cemetery's West and North Walls

Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 23, 2011

5. Gravestones in the Grove Street Cemetery

Some of the Gravestones Moved in the 19th Century from The New Haven Green to the Cemetery's West and North Walls

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 9, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.