Birthplace of Samuuel Huntington - Scotland CT - Connecticut Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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Birthplace of SAMUEL HUNTINGTON
1731- 1796. Signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Samuel Huntington (July 16, 1731 [O.S. July 5, 1731] – January 5, 1796) was a jurist, statesman, and Patriot in the American Revolution from Connecticut. As a delegate to the Continental Congress, he signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. He also served as President of the Continental Congress from 1779 to 1781, chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court from 1784 to 1785, and Governor of Connecticut from 1786 until his death.

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Marker Name: Birthplace of Samuuel Huntington Marker Type: Rural Roadside Additional Information: Not listed Date Dedicated / Placed: Not listed

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