| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Bethel — Bethel World War I Monument |
| | Erected By The Community Association Of Bethel In Honor Of Her War Veterans 1928 — Map (db m21233) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Bethel — In Memory of All Bethel Veterans |
| | This monument is dedicated to the brave men and women of the town of Bethel who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully served their country. We honor and express gratitude for their courage and the sacrifices they made to keep America a free nation. The contributions of our veterans will never be forgotten. The preservation of peace and freedom for generations to come, rests not just with our veterans, but in the hands of out youth. Dedicated on the 21st of May 2000 — Map (db m21234) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Brookfield — Brookfield Veterans Monument |
| | Dedicated to the Men and Women of Brookfield who Served in our Countrys Armed Service in Defense Of our Freedom — Map (db m21230) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — Black Soldiers Memorial |
| | Dedicated to the Memory Of the Black Soldiers of Greater Danbury who Served in the 29th and 30th Regiments, Conn. Volunteer Infantry During the Civil War 1861 – 1865
[ Names inscribed on the back ]
29th Conn Infantry
Pvt James Adams + Cpl Charles Aray Pvt William Armstrong Pvt William Avery Cpl Allen Banks Pvt Willis Banks Pvt Joseph Barker Cpl James Brewster + Pvt Elbert Brown Pvt Jerome Brown Pvt Thomas Burr Pvt Henry Butler Cpl . . . — Map (db m23052) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — Danbury |
| | Marker Front:
Eight families came from Norwalk in 1685 to settle this area which the Indians called Pahquioque. They built their first homes a half mile south of here and made this green their common. The General Court in October 1687 decreed the name “Danbury” although the settlers had chosen “Swampfield.” Beans and other crops helped make Danbury an inland trading center by 1750 with a population of two thousand.
At the start of the American Revolution this . . . — Map (db m22836) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — Danbury 9-11 Memorial |
| | Dedicated in loving memory to Connecticut victims of the terrorist attack on the United States September 11, 2001
Mayor Mark D. Boughton Danbury 9-11 Memorial Committee September 11, 2004 — Map (db m22833) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — Danbury Area Korean War Memorial |
| | Korean War
1950 – 1953
to those who died
Honor and Eternal Rest
to those still missing
Rememberance and Hope
to those who returned
Gratitude and Peace
[Inscribed on the left panel]
Danbury
Richard Q. Braman PFC USMC KIA 22 Sep 1950
Lee R. Hartell 1st Lt USA KIA 27 Aug 1951 Medal of Honor
Richard C. Newton Pfc USA KIA 22 Jul 1953
Donald J. Cunha Cpl USMC KIA 17 Sep 1951
Leonard C. Hull Cpl USA MIA 20 Jul 1950
Albert W. Plumb Pvt . . . — Map (db m23404) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — Danbury Area Vietnam War Memorial |
| | 1964 Vietnam War 1975
Dedicated this 29th day of May 1988 by the people of the greated Danbury area to those men and women who served their country during the Vietnam War.
This memorial symbolizes the courage and sacrifices made by individuals as well as the humanity and compassion shown towards the people, and in particular, the children of the Republic of Vietnam.
Bethel
Harold F. Gentile, Cpl, USA KIA 6/24/68
Gary C. Griswold, PFC, USMC KIA 10/14/67
William B. Mitchell, PFC, . . . — Map (db m23401) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — Danbury City Hall Wall |
| | Between 1886 and 1970 the Danbury City Hall was situated in the site of the present library courtyard. This wall, part of the original structure, stands as an enduring symbol preserving our Citys historic heritage. — Map (db m22790) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — Danbury Veterans Monument |
| | Center Marker:In Honor of
The Men and Women
of Danbury
who served in the World War
1917 – 1919
In Memory of these men who
made the supreme sacrifice
for liberty
Toby Asmar Co. M. 325th Infantry Killed In Action October 11, 1918
Martin J. Brennan Headquarters Co. 138th Field Artillery Died in France October 26, 1918
George A. Byrnes Merchant Marine Service Died at Brookline, Mass. September 21, 1918
Joseph T. . . . — Map (db m23084) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — Danbury World War II Memorial |
| | In Memory of All Danbury
World War II Veterans
This memorial is in honor of all of World War II Veterans who were involved in the fight for the freedom of America and the free world.
Whether they fought in the Pacific or European theater, they face a resolute and often brutal enemy; yet they possessed the inner strength and courage that kept them going on the beaches at Normandy, in the deserts of North Africa and on the islands of the South Pacific.
The actions of those who were . . . — Map (db m23398) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — David Wooster Monument |
| | [ North face ]
David Wooster First Maj. Gen. of the Conn. Troops in the Army of the Revolution. Brig. Gen. of the United Colonies. Born at Stratford, Mar. 2, 1710-11. Wounded at Ridgefield, April 27, 1777, while defending the liberties of America, and nobly died at Danbury, May 2, 1777. Of his country Wooster said, “My life has been ever devoted to her service from my youth up. Though never before in a cause like this – A cause for which I . . . — Map (db m23074) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — Monument to Soldiers in Unknown Graves |
| | [ Front ]
In Memoriam
Danburys Memorial To Her Soldiers and Sailors Who Rest on Unknown Graves
[ Left column ]
William Pendley Co. L 1st Ct. Cav.
Eli W. Stevens Co. L 1st Ct. Cav.
William R. Potter Co. B 1st Ct. H.A.
Thomas G. Sherman Co. B 1st Ct. H.A.
D.B. DeForest Co. D 1st Ct. H.A.
James Kane Co. E 1st Ct. H.A.
F.M. Richardson Co. M 1st Ct. H.A.
Thomas Hyer Co. B 2nd Ct. H.A.
E.W. Converse Co. D 2nd Ct. H.A.
John R. . . . — Map (db m23051) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — Oldest Cemetery 1684 |
| | Oldest Cemetery 1684 Danbury Erected by Mary Wooster Chapter N.S.D.A.R. — Map (db m23050) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — Soldiers and Sailors Memorial |
| | [ Inscribed around the bronze base ]
Dedicated to the Soldiers and Sailors of Danbury 1776 1861 1898 1917 Donald E. Curran SC — Map (db m22785) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — Sybil Ludington |
| | Sybil Ludington
On April 26, 1777 this brave sixteen year-old girl rode through the enemy-infested countryside for thirty miles in Putnam County, New York, to warn the local militia that British troops were attacking and plundering Danbury, Connecticut.
Donated by Anna Hyatt Huntington — Map (db m22791) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — The Danbury Raid |
| | The revolutionary village which centered about this green with its stores of supplies for the army was sacked and burned by a force of two thousand British April 26, 1777 Warned of the gathering militia the raiders departed next morning in haste but were attacked and harassed by the rising colonials and driven to the shelter of their boats on the sound They kindled a fire that blazed at Saratoga — Map (db m23542) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — To Our Brothers Defenders of The Union |
| | [ front ]To Our Brothers, Beloved, Honored, Revered Who
Died That Our Country Might Live
[ back ]The Defenders of The Union
[ Inscribed around the column ]
Bull Run Wilderness Antietam Fredericksburg Gettysburg Chancellorsville Appomattax Petersburg Port Hudson — Map (db m22788) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Greenwich — Founders and Proprietors Monument 1640 - 1935 |
| | In memory of the courageous men
who founded the first settlement of
the Town of Greenwich
in the Connecticut Colony
July 18-1640
Everardus Bogardus
John Bowers
Robert Feaks
Jeffre Ferris
Angell Husted
Robert Husted
Andrew Messenger
Daniel Patrick
Robert Williams
John Winkelman
27 Proprieters of 1672
John Asten
John Bowers
Walter Butler
Thomas Close
James Ferris
Joseph Ferris
Joseph Finch
Angell Husted
William . . . — Map (db m18669) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Greenwich — Old Greenwich Yacht Club |
| | On July 18, 1640, Daniel Patrick and Robert Feaks landed on these shores in the name of the New Haven Colony to start a new settlement, later called Greenwich. This neck of land is called Elizabeths Neck after Mrs. Feaks.
The anchor above this tablet was given to the Club by Clyde B. Ford, a founder. It was taken from the Thames-Sugar boat which sank by the point in April 1930. — Map (db m2048) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), New Fairfield — New Fairfield |
| | Front
In the year 1724 twelve men from Fairfield, Connecticut , came to this area to purchase land from the Indians who then inhabited it. They negotiated with Chief Squantz of the Schaghticoke tribe, who lived near the pond in this town which still bears his name. returning in the spring of 1725 with the necessary documents, they learned that Chief Squantz had died, but his four sons and heirs refused to sign any deeds. Four years later, on April 24, 1729 the Indians finally . . . — Map (db m23060) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), New Fairfield — New Fairfield Fire Department Memorial |
| | Upper marker:
The New Fairfield
Volunteer Fire Department
Dedicated To All Members
Past and Present 2003
Lower marker:
The New Fairfield Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. was formed in 1934 consisting of seven districts – Center, New Fairfield bay, Squantz Pond, Balls pond, Pine Hill, Haviland Hollow and Wood Creek each district was given an allotment of pails, ladders, hooks, rope and salt.
In 1935 land next to the town cemetery was given to the company to build . . . — Map (db m23061) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), New Fairfield — New Fairfield Veterans Memorial |
| | They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn them.
French & Indian War Samuel Fairchild Militia K.I.A. Aug. 4, 1759 Burmell Barnum Militia K.I.A. Aug. 4, 1761 Civil War Frederick C. Barnum Cpl. U.S. Army K.I.A. June 22, 1863 Augustus E. Bronson U.S. Army K.I.A. June 1, 1864 Edward Griffin Pvt. U.S. Army K.I.A. July 5, 1863 William B. Leach U.S. Army K.I.A. June 19, 1864 Henry H. Hyatt U.S. Army K.I.A. June 22, 1864 Homer B. Barnum . . . — Map (db m23063) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Newtown — Newtown |
| | This area, then known as Quanneapague, was purchased from the Pohtatuck Indians in 1705. Settled from Stratford and incorporated in 1711, Newtown was a stronghold of Tory settlement during the early Revolutionary War. French General Rochambeau and his troops encamped here in 1781 on their way to the siege of Yorktown, Virginia, which ended the Revolution. An important crossroads throughout its history, the village of Hawleyville briefly emerged as a railroad center and the towns population . . . — Map (db m21235) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Newtown — Newtown Veterans Memorial |
| | Newtown Remembers With Grateful Prayers And Solemn Vows Her Sacred Dead Her Honored Living Who Ventured All Unto Death That We Might Live A Republic With Independence A Nation With Union Forever A World With Righteousness And Peace For All — Map (db m21339) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Old Greenwich — Old Greenwich |
| | Under the jurisdiction of the New Haven Colony, the first settlers in 1640 purchased land from the Siwanoy Indians. Under New Amsterdams protection, this settlement was a dutch manor during 1642–56. In the years 1656–65, it was combined with the town of Stamford. In 1665, Greenwich was recognized as a distinct and separate town in the Colony of Connecticut. A tax-supported church (First Congregational Church) was established. By 1690, this village was frequently called . . . — Map (db m2484) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Old Greenwich — Sound Beach Railroad Station |
| | Built 1892, moved to this location 1895. Renamed Old Greenwich Railroad Station 1931. Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. — Map (db m2485) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Redding — Guard House |
| | On this site stood the Guard House of 1778-9. A soldier was shot & killed by the sentry on duty when attempting to escape. — Map (db m12006) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Redding — Israel Putnam |
| | Donated A.D. 1969 by sculptress Anna Hyatt Huntington in her 93rd year in timeless memorial to Israel Putnam Senior Major General in the Continental Army who at Greenwich, Connecticut, in February of 1779, made good a dramatic mounted escape from pursuing British Dragoons down the perilous 100 stone steps carved into the precipice at Horse Neck. — Map (db m11994) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Redding — Unknown Heroes |
| | In memory of the Unknown Heroes buried here. — Map (db m11999) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Redding — Winter Quarters of Putnams Division |
| | . . . — Map (db m11997) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — Battle of Ridgefield April 27, 1777 |
| | The Third and Chief Engagement Occurred on This Ridge — Map (db m23395) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — Battle of Ridgefield Dead |
| | In defense of American Independence at the Battle of Ridgefield April 27, 1777 died Eight Patriots who were laid in this ground companioned by Sixteen British Soldiers Living, their enemies, Dying their guests, in honor of service and sacrifice this Memorial is placed for the strengthening of hearts. — Map (db m23396) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — Gen. David Wooster |
| | On this spot fell Gen. David Wooster Mortally Wounded April 27,1777, at the Battle of Ridgefield — Map (db m23397) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — Keeler Tavern |
| | The Keeler Tavern served as headquarters for the Patriots during the Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777. It is now owned by the Keeler Tavern Preservation Society and maintained as an historical building. — Map (db m23410) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — Keeler Tavern and the “Big Shop” Ridgefield, Connecticut The Museum in the Streets |
| | Built as a farmhouse in 1713 on Lot#2 by David Hoyt, it was sold to his grandson Timothy Keeler, who converted it into an inn/tavern in 1772. The Keeler Tavern, which also served as a post office, was inherited by Anna Keeler, Timothys daughter, who with her husband, Abijah Resseguie and their daughter Anna Marie operated it as a hotel. For many years the building was a stagecoach stop on the line from New York to Boston. Its reputation for hospitality and service made it a favorite . . . — Map (db m23411) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — Place Where Wooster Fell |
| | David Wooster, in command of the Conn Troops Born in Stratford March 13, 1711 Mortally wounded April 27, 1777 while defending the liberties of America and nobly died at Danbury May 2, 1777. Give me Liberty of give me death. — Map (db m23431) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — Ridgebury Congregational Church |
| | Gathered Built 1760 1851 This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior < Second Plaque: > Connecticut Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route 1780 - 1782 — Map (db m23423) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — Ridgefield |
| | This town was founded in 1708 by a group of families from Norwalk who purchased twenty thousand acres from the Ramapoo Indians for one hundred pounds sterling. They were aided by John Copp, a surveyor, who explored the land now lying between High Ridge and East Ridge and recommended it as a promising agricultural area, suitable for settlement. In 1777 at the Battle of Ridgefield, Colonial militia fought British and Hessian troops returning from a raid on American military stores in Danbury. . . . — Map (db m23409) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — Ridgefield Veterans Memorial |
| | Center Panel: Honor Roll
World War II and Korean War Action
“Into the Mosaic of Victory, These Priceless Jewels Were Set”
In Supreme Sacrifice
World War II
Acocella, Charles
Bell, William P.
Birarelli, James J.
Blume, Robert N.
Cogswell, Charles G.
Frulla, Armondo
Hall, William H.
Nelson, John E.
Polverari, Geno J.
Rose, Walter
Schere, Meinhard H.
Scott, Harold
Ward, Thomas A.
Vance, Lee P.
“I do . . . — Map (db m23875) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — Settlers Rock Ridgefield, Connecticut The Museum in the Streets |
| | The first surveyors came north from Norwalk to determine the suitability of the land for settlement as a plantation. Tradition says that they spent their first night on top of Settlers Rock and that fires were built at its base to protect them against wild animals. It is probable that they singled out the rock as a prominent landmark in the wilderness because of its great size and elevated location along the Indian trail to the Titicus River. Titicus was part of the second purchase of . . . — Map (db m23420) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — Settlers Rock |
| | On this rock the original settlers scouting party spent their first night 1708 – 1958 A.D. — Map (db m23418) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — The Battle of Ridgefield April 27, 1777 |
| | The chief engagement of Connecticuts only inland battle during the War for Independence was fought approximately 100 yards from this site. Several hundred hastily-mustered militia joined a handful of Continental troops under Generals Benedict Arnold and Gold Stilliman to face British regulars more than thrice their number led by Major General William Tryon. Only an hour before, American General David Wooster fell mortally wounded during his second attack on the British rearguard as it . . . — Map (db m23400) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — The Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777 Ridgefield, Connecticut The Museum in the Streets |
| | British General Tryons Raid on Danbury occurred on April 26, 1777. The beginning of the 1777 campaign was the first British invasion and the only pitched battle in Connecticut. Following the burning of Danbury the British troops marched through Ridgefield the next day on their way back to their ships moored at Compo Beach in Westport. The first skirmish, under the leadership of American General David Wooster occurred at the intersection of Barlow Mountain Road and North Salem Road. The . . . — Map (db m23412) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — The Confederate Bell |
| | The Confederate bell was captured during the Civil War by Colonel Alexander Warner who later presented it to Governor Phineas Lounsbury. For many years the bell stood on the Grounds of the Lounsbury Mansion, which in 1953 became the Community Center. After cleaning and repairing the bell, it was mounted on this pedestal and rededicated to the Town of Ridgefield in a ceremony held July 4, 1971 — Map (db m23575) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — The Elms Inn and Stebbins Homestead Ridgefield, Connecticut The Museum in the Streets |
| | In 1799, Thomas Rockwell opened a small carpentry shop which later became part of the Elms Inn. It was also a shoemakers shop and later, a tin shop operated by Francis Rockwell. Francis was also a vintner whose vineyard was across the street between Catoonah and Gilbert Streets. In 1860 John Rockwell opened the Elm Shade Cottages to serve wealthy New Yorkers arriving to vacation in the country during the summer months. The restaurant and inn still serve the public. Dr. Amos Baker was . . . — Map (db m23435) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — The Gilbert House Circa 1790 |
| | Built by Benjamin Stebbins for his daughter Sarah and her husband Amos Baker, a Revolutionary War Hero, the first surgeon in Ridgefield and the originator of the famous Baker Apple. — Map (db m23602) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — The Lounsbury House |
| | Lounsbury House Circa 1896 has been placed on the
National Register Of Historic Places — Map (db m23877) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — Titicus: An Industrial Center The Museum in the Streets Ridgefield, Connecticut |
| | Mills first appeared along the Titicus River in the early part of the 18th century. Sawmills, the first to come, permitted the proprietors to build frame houses instead of rough log cabins. Titicus also boasted the largest tannery in town, which was owned by Jabez Mix Gilbert, known as “Uncle Mix.” Uncle Mix was known for his generosity towards the poor, and was a founder of the Methodist Church here. Later, his business was sold to David Valden whose homestead, built in 1857, . . . — Map (db m23609) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Ridgefield — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Ridgefield |
| | French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After wintering in Newport, Rochambeaus troops marched through Connecticut to join General George Washingtons Continental Army, just over the New York border. The combined forces moved down the eastern seaboard and confronted Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis and the British army in . . . — Map (db m23416) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Sherman — Sherman |
| | Originally part of New Fairfield, which was purchased from the Indians in 1729, the area then known as the Upper Seven Miles was separately incorporated as the Town of Sherman in 1802. The town was named for Roger Sherman who, as a young man, had a cobbler shop at the north end. He was to become the only statesman to help draft and sign all of the following documents: the Articles of Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States . . . — Map (db m23070) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Sherman — Sherman Veterans Memorial |
| | [ center tablet ]
1941 World War II 1946
Alfredson, Arvid R. Alfredson, John P. Amazeen, Bradford E. Anderson, Henry B., Jr. Barton, John E. Bauman, Herman Beaumont, John F. Biro, Louis Blantin, Robert B. Bloch, Werner W. Bray, William J. Brendel, Paul R. Brengel, Rita Houlberg Burnett, William R. Byrne, George J. Cass, Joseph B., Jr. Castro, Edward Chamberlain, Arthur C. Christianson, Leif Cook, Charles W. Cordes, Raymond C. Crocco, Joseph . . . — Map (db m24435) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Sherman — Sherman World War I Memorial |
| | In Honor of the Citizens of The Town of Sherman Who Served Their Country in the World War 1914 1918
Alfredson David Atkins Charles S. * Blantin Ernest Blantin John Jr. Boo Axel Burch Elvin H. Cussler Edward Gentles Robert B. Herterich William Humphreys Frederick B. Hungerford Louis R. Hungerford Reid M. Johnson Charles L. Lundmark August E. Lundmark Herman O. OConnor George Parker William H. Swanson John A. Szaboly Peter Tiebout Donald C. . . . — Map (db m24434) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Westport — Battle of Westport Commemoration |
| | To commemorate the battle fought on and
near this point between the British forces
and the American Patriots, April 28, 1777.
Ordnance presented by U.S. Government and erected July 4, 1901 — Map (db m22556) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Westport — Compo Beach Qui Transtulit Sustinet |
| | One Mile South At
Compo Beach
2000 British Troops
Landed April 25, 1777
For Raid on Danbury — Map (db m21244) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Westport — First Engagement |
| | Here occurred the first engagement between the Continentals and the British Troops when they invaded Connecticut, April - 25 - 1777 — Map (db m21360) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Westport — Greens Farms Meeting House Jennings Trail |
| | Congregational Society of
Green's Farms established by
Connecticut General Court to
Conduct Religious and Secular
Affairs in West Parish of
Fairfield. Continuous services
Held since June 12, 1711. Present
Meeting House Dedicated 1853. — Map (db m21229) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Westport — Minuteman Jennings Trail |
| | To Commemorate the
heroism of the Patriots
who defended their
country when the British
invaded this State April 25-
1777. General David Wooster
Colonel Abraham Gould
and more than one hundred
Continentals fell in the
engagements commencing
at Danbury and closing on
Compo Hill — Map (db m21538) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Westport — Nash House Jennings Trail |
| | Built in 1740 by Capt. Thomas
Nash for Zachariah Burr,
Aaron Burr's brother. It was
An inn during during the Revolution. — Map (db m21394) |
| Connecticut (Hartford County), Hartford — Marquis De La Fayette |
| | To the
Marquis De La Fayette,
born September 6, 1757,
died May 20, 1834.
A true friend of Liberty, who served as
a Major General in the Continental Army with
“all possible zeal, without any special pay
or allowances” until the American colonists
secured their freedom, and whose frequent
visits to this State, as Aide to Washington,
as Liaison Officer with supporting French
troops, and in the pursuit of freedom, are
gratefully remembered.
This Plaque is dedicated . . . — Map (db m3888) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Bridgewater — Bridgewater |
| | In 1722 Samuel Clark, an original proprietor of New Milford, had a portion of his share of land surveyed in the southerly part of that town known as Shepaug Neck. Although this later became known as Bridgewater, it was not incorporated as a separate town until 1856. Among the earliest settlers was Joseph Treat, grandson of Robert Treat, a colonial governor of Connecticut. Others included the four sons of Jeremiah Canfield, Sr. Descendants of these families played a prominent role in the early . . . — Map (db m20259) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Bridgewater — Bridgewater Veterans |
| |
[Front Marker:]
Bridgewater Veterans
Deceased
Daniel B. Bianchi, WWII Peter Blicher, Jr.,WWII Martin Carlson, Korean James T. Cuddy, Korean William J. Cuddy, Korean George S. DeVoe, WWII Richard J. Flaig, WWII Edward L. Gale, WWII Murray D. Jackson, WWII Gregory D. Johnson, Vietnam Betty s. LeMien. Korean David S. Loveless, WWII John Makara, WWII Martin J. Morrissey, WWII Lynn Reed Patrick, Jr., Vietnam Vincent Pellegino, WWII Stanley Percy, . . . — Map (db m20260) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Bridgewater — Bridgewater WW I Memorial |
| | Dedicated to those who gave their lives and in honor of those who left their daily tasks among us to serve our country in the World War 1917-1918
In Memoriam
John Sheskey Joseph C. Wellwood
Honor Roll
William Anderson Lewis C. Beardsley Carl MacMasters Crawford Frederick McDonald Crawford Charles E. Carlson Harold Carlson Franklyn Disbrow Howard C. Johnson George B. Marsh Henry G. McClure Robert Lewis McClure Carl Anar Neilson Benjamin Olsen Gilbert Parmalee . . . — Map (db m20537) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Bridgewater — Bridgewater WW II Memorial |
| | Honor Roll World War II
Andrew Antoni Kenneth Berry Alfred W. Burch Jos H. Burch Everett J. Beardsley Lewis G. Beardsley William J. Beardsley Fenner E. Brownell Harold Carlson Peter Dineen * Walter T. Dombrowski Thomas K. Dupre Hazel H. Erwin Abner Golden Jules Golden Wilis Griggs Arthur H. Gustafson Walter J. Hager, Jr. Wilbert Hager Gordon C. Hatch Alfred P. Hebard Daniel J. Henderson Carl J. Johnson Howard C. Johnson Ruth E. Johnson William . . . — Map (db m20538) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), New Milford — Bridgeport Wood Finishing Company 1881 – 1927 State of Connecticut Archaeological Preserve |
| | About Bridgeport Wood Finishing Company . . .
The New Milford site at Great Falls was one of the best unused waterpower sites in Connecticut with three principal advantages when Bridgeport Wood Finishing Company began acquiring property in this area in 1881. A large waterpower supply decreased the amount of coal needed to turn quartz and other minerals to fine powder. This powder was a major ingredient in their world famous, high quality paint products. The company used a somewhat archaic . . . — Map (db m22749) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), New Milford — Falls Bridge |
| | By the 1890s New Milfords old wooden bridges had outlived their usefulness, considering their age, the increasing amount of traffic and the coming of the horseless carriage. A sturdy and very ornate iron bridge, built by the Berlin Iron Bridge Company, had replaced the covered wooden bridge at Boardmans crossing in 1888, and its performance and appearance pleased town officials. In early 1895, Granville M. Breinig, President of the Bridgeport Wood Finishing Company approached the town . . . — Map (db m22740) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), New Milford — Home Site Of Roger Sherman |
| | Marker on New Milford Town Hall building:On the site of this building
once lived
Roger Sherman
Born 1721 – Died 1793
One of the Signers of the
Declaration of Independence
*************
Placed by the Roger Sherman Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Marker on street near New Milford Town Hall:
Home Site of Roger Sherman 1721 – 1793. Signer of the Declaration of Independence — Map (db m20922) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), New Milford — Lincoln Herm |
| | [ On the North plaque ]
1912 The Gift of
Edward Williams Marsh Captain of Company –M-Second Connecticut Volunteers Heavy Artillery To the Town of New Milford In Loving Memory of the Soldiers and Sailors Of the Union Army and Navy 1861 1865 and of Abraham Lincoln President of the United States 1861 1865 Besides being in many skirmishes the New Milford troops were engaged in the battles of Gettysburg Cold Harbor Petersburg Opeqvan. Map (db m23071) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), New Milford — Lovers Leap State Park |
| | Highlights of Lovers Leap State Park
New Milford, CT
Lovers Leap State Park is located in southern New Milford. The Housatonic River flows through the park and forms the headwaters of Lake Lillinonah. This historic 140 acre park began in 1971 when Catherine Hurd bequeathed her 52 acre estate to the State of Connecticut for use as a public park. In 2001, the Connecticut Light & Power Company sold 86 adjoining acres to the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, with the . . . — Map (db m22739) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), New Milford — New Milford |
| | Front
This beautiful valley known to the Potatuck Indians as Weantinock, was purchased from them in 1703 by a company of individuals chiefly from Milford, Connecticut, hence the name New Milford. Its earliest white inhabitant, Zachariah Ferriss, arrived in 1706, followed in 1707 by the first permanent settlers, John Noble, his daughter Sarah, and John Bostwick. The area, originally a plantation, was incorporated with the first twelve families in 1712 as the forty-seventh Connecticut . . . — Map (db m22750) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), New Milford — New Milford Civil War Memorial |
| | This tablet is dedicated
In Commemoration Of
The Men of New Milford
who served their country
in the Civil War
1861 – 1865
Charles F. Anderson James Atkins Andrew E. Bailey Joseph A. Bailey David A. Baldwin Francis E. Baldwin Miles N. Banker Ashbel E. Bartram Charles E. Bartram Charles M. Bartram Ferdinand S. Bartram Daniel Beardsley Charles E. Beeman Rufus Beeman Charles F. Bemus William E. Benedict George D. Bennett Antonio Bennoit . . . — Map (db m21003) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), New Milford — New Milford Veterans Monument |
| | In Recognition of Service Rendered To Our Country by Men and Women Of New Milford Connecticut During National Crises — Map (db m23073) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), New Milford — New Milford WW I Memorial |
| |
This tablet is dedicated
In Commemoration Of The Men of New Milford who served their country in the World War 1917 – 1919
Edwin H. Acker Frank W. Adams F.A. Franklin Anderson George Anderson Andrew B. Armstrong Robert L. Armstrong William E. Ashman Francis M. Baldwin Ralph H. Baldwin J. Creighton Barker * Edwin L. Barney Paul B. Barton Raymond G. Barton John L. Benedict William Benson Oscar W. Bjork Frank W. Booth George W. Broughton Henry J. . . . — Map (db m20918) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), New Milford — New Milford WW II Memorial |
| |
Town of New Milford
In memory of those who
gave their lives in
World War II
William H. Adams Frederick N. Aldrich Albert J. Boucher Judson T. Holmes Fernald J. Hillman George E. Keach Charles L. Marsh Rolli C. Marsh Ralph Oviatt Charles A. Parcells Robert J. Peagler, Jr. Clayton G. Petersen Walter D. Sloat Gerald Swanson Paul D. Wallbank Daniel B. Weaver Thomas W. Wojciechowski Edward J. Yablonski
Dedicated by
Andrew B. Mygatt Post 1672 . . . — Map (db m21004) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), New Milford — Ships Bell of the U.S.S. Pittsburgh |
| | North face
Ships Bell of the U.S.S. Pittsburgh
Flagship of Admiral Harry Shepard Knapp
1856 – 1923
South face
Erected in memory of
Admiral Harry S. Knapp
by
Ezra Woods Poat No. 31
American Legion
1951 — Map (db m20917) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Oakville — Oakville World War II Memorial |
| | . . . — Map (db m19227) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Roxbury — Col. Seth Warner Monument |
| | North Face:Col. Seth Warner of the Army of the Revolution Born in Roxbury, CT May 17, 1748 A resident of Bennington, VT from 1765 to 1784 Died in his native parish Dec 25, 1784
West Face:Captor of Crown Point Commander of the Green Mountain Boys in the repulse of Carlton at Longueil and in the Battle of Hubbardton and the associate of Stark in the victory at Bennington
East Face:Distinguished as a successful defender of the New Hampshire Grants and for Bravery . . . — Map (db m20320) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Roxbury — Mine Hill Preserve A place of Natural, Geologic and Industrial Heritage |
| | Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, Mine Hill is the site of a 19th century iron mine and furnace complex. The Roxbury Land Trust acquired the 360-acre preserve in 1978. The significant stone and brick structural remains of the furnace complex have been restored and stabilized. These historic structures are located 0.2 miles from where you stand. At the complex, you will also find three groups of interpretive signs which explain Mine Hills history, the iron-making process . . . — Map (db m20555) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Roxbury — Roxbury |
| | 1713 - First structure by white settlers built near Shepaug River.
1732 - 33 – First meeting house erected. Old Roxbury Road.
1743 – Roxbury parish established by Connecticut General Assembly.
Birthplace of three cousins of Revolutionary war fame: Captain Remember Baker 1737-1775
Colonel Ethan Allen 1738 - 1789
General Seth Warner 1743 - 1784
1796 – Town of Roxbury incorporated, separating from Woodbury. General Ephraim Hinman of the Connecticut Militia, . . . — Map (db m17761) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Roxbury — Roxbury WW II Veterans Marker |
| | In memory of those who served in World War II from Roxbury, Conn.
Killed In Action
David A. Barker Harold C. Collins Paul C. MacDonald
Served
James M. Acton, Jr. James McK. Beatty Harold Beers John J. Berger Murray G. Bernays George W. Booth, Jr. Floyd R. Byington George A. Carlson David G. Clapp Irving Comstock Donald K. Conway Neil H. Conway William A. Conway David D. Coyle Raymond D. Cummings George S. DeVoe Herman Peter DeWetter Albert D. . . . — Map (db m20344) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Washington — Washington |
| | Side A
This township includes the villages of Woodville, New Preston, Marbledale, Washington, and Washington Depot. The eastern section, first settled by Joseph Hurlbut in 1734, was known as the Parish of Judea and belonged to Woodbury. The western section, first settled in 1741, was called the Parish of New Preston and belonged to New Milford. The present town was incorporated in 1779, being named in honor of General George Washington, who traveled through this area several times during his . . . — Map (db m17437) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Watertown — Civil War Monument |
| | (Front):In commemoration of the patriotism and valor of the men of Watertown who, in the hour of peril, offered their lives that the republic might live, thus winning the gratitude of their fellow-citizens, the admiration of succeeding generations and a place among the nations heroes; this monument is erected that their example may serve as an inspiration to heroic deeds in all coming time.
(Right):Fifth Regiment Infantry Co. D. William Gridley Sixth Regiment Co. E. . . . — Map (db m18865) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Watertown — Marion A. Munson Memorial Park |
| | This tablet is erected in grateful recognition of the generosity and public spirit of William J. Munson who gave this park to Watertown in memory of his wife. — Map (db m18856) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Watertown — Memorial to Our Sons and Daughters Who Served Their Country in the World War 1914-1918 |
| |
Memorial to Our Sons and
Daughters Who Served Their Country in the World War 1914-1918
Dedicated in grateful recognition by the People of Watertown May 30th 1921
[Names on the northwest face:]
Earl D Anderson J H Haydn Bryan John J Egan Nelson C Henger Stanley H Andrews Wilfred B Bryan Thomas C Egan Thomas W Herring Joseph M Angel Harold J Budge Thomas P Farrell Clifford A Holleran * Harold R Archer Charles Burton Willian A Fenn Floyd D . . . — Map (db m19662) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Watertown — Watertown |
| | The local Paugasuck Indians sold this area of land to Thomas Judd and thirty-five other proprietors in 1684. The First Ecclesiastical Society of Westbury was formed in 1738 and in 1780 Westbury separated from Waterbury, was named Watertown, and soon became the crossroads of a number of early highways. John Trumbull, poet of the Revolutionary War, lawyer, and judge, was born here in 1750. Products that were first manufactured in Watertown include: Merritt Heminways spooled silk thread in 1847, . . . — Map (db m18931) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Watertown — Watertown Killed in Action Memorial |
| |
Killed in Action
1950 Korea 1955
All Returned
1964 Vietnam 1973
Argenta, Allen C. Childs, Christopher J. Greenwell, Joseph E. Palmer, Douglas T. — Map (db m19664) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Woodbury — Ancient Trading Path |
| | In past times the ancient paths in Connecticut were formed by large animals as they moved with the seasons and migrated to salt deposits. The Native Americans followed these same paths as they hunted these animals, traded with other tribes and also made war in troubled times. European colonials found these paths and used them to trade and migrate into the interior of this state and new nation. This foot path, Main Street, was used by local tribes as they traded and hunted, and colonials as they . . . — Map (db m17638) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Woodbury — Glebe House |
| | Ό Mile West At The GLEBE HOUSE The Episcopal Clergy Chose Samuel Seabury First Bishop, 1783 — Map (db m17639) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Woodbury — Malcolm “Mac” Baldrige |
| | In memory of long time neighbor and friend
Malcolm “Mac” Baldrige
1922 – 1987
Soldier, Industrialist,
Team Roper, Member Cowboy Hall of Fame,
United States Secretary of Commerce 1981-1987,
Recipient United States Medal of Freedom 1988 — Map (db m19502) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Woodbury — Soldiers' Memorial |
| | West face:
In memory of Woodbury soldiers who died in the Rebellion of 1861.
Above the main inscription are the names of one first lieutenant, two second lieutenants, and
Commissary Sergt.
Walt J. Orton, Oct. 7, '64
Serg'ts
Myron G. Bishop, July 28, '65
And. B. Candee, Sep. 30, '63
Chas. A. Squire, June 22, '64
Tim F. Walsh, Feb. 6, '65
The South face includes the names of eight corporals and four privates.
The East face includes the names of 13 . . . — Map (db m19504) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Woodbury — The Common |
| | In memory of
The Sons of Old Woodbury
Those who gave their lives in war
Those who lived to build a new nation
Those who are known
Those who must remain ever nameless
Bicentennial
of
the American Revolution
1776 1976
In memorium - to the men of Old Woodbury,
whose territorial boundaries included
Bethlehem, Roxbury, Southbury, Washington
Woodbury, also parts of Middlebury
and Oxford. — Map (db m19226) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Woodbury — Woodbury |
| | In 1659 citizens of Stratford purchased from the Pegasset Indians the land, then called Pomperaug Plantation, that is now occupied by Woodbury, Southbury, Roxbury, Bethlehem and parts of Washington, Middlebury and Oxford. It was re-named Woodbury in 1673 and became the twenty-third town of Connecticut. The first congregation was gathered to a church near this marker, and townspeople were called to worship by the town drummer stationed on the rock to the east.
The streams of Woodbury provided . . . — Map (db m17607) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Woodbury — Woodbury World War I Memorial |
| | In honor of
the men of Woodbury
who rendered service in
the World War
1917-1919
Ralph G. Adams William M. Adams Gustave Daniel Anderson George H. Barnes Harry J. Bauch Howard D. Beardsley Edson J. Bennett William B. Bennett, Jr. *Hubert L. Bradley Frederick L. Brotherton William P. Cahill, Jr. James P. Carroll William J. Carroll LeGrand F. Charter Jeremaih J. Crowley James S. Dawson George M. Drakeley Collier W. Dunlap Alfred C. Eyre Dwight . . . — Map (db m19505) |
| Connecticut (Litchfield County), Woodbury — Woodbury World War II Memorial |
| |
[Left Tablet] In honor of the men and women of Woodbury who rendered service World War II 1941-1945
Abbott, H. Ellsworth Cole, Francis P. Giggey, Kempton L. Lundin, Frank G. Atwood, Gilbert Cole, Ralph E. Gillis, Carter E. (Chaplain) Lucas, Francis A. Atwood, Henry S. Cooper, Earl D. Goodrich, Ruth H. Lyon, Frank C. Atwood, Kenneth Cooper, Harry M. Graham, Leslie W. * Lyon. James G. Balch, George F. Cooper, James R. Green, Ernest H. Macbeth, S. . . . — Map (db m19853) |
| Connecticut (Middlesex County), Middletown — 24th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers Monument |
| | Erected by Members of the 24th Regiment C.V. Citizens of Middletown and State of Connecticut 1904
[ Inscribed in granite on the column ]
Port Hudson
Irish Bend
Baton Rouge
Donaldsonville
2nd Brigade 4th Div
19th Army Corps
[ Inscribed on the tablet on back ]
Died in the Service
Killed In Action
William Bray Jr. Co A Amos C. Miller Co A Charles A. Dibble Co B Charles Rigby Co D Sellick Scott Co D John Barry Co F Charles Carroll Co H . . . — Map (db m24210) |
| Connecticut (Middlesex County), Middletown — Middletown Korea Vietnam Monument |
| | Korea
1950 1955
Vietnam
1961 1975 Beyond the Far Pacific to the Rim of Asia they went
– Twice in a Generation –
To risk all for Honor and Freedom
[back]
“You Are Not Forgotten”
Sp4 Thomas W.Shay, U.S. Army, June 15, 1966
PFC Leroy Frazier, U.S. Army, October 1, 1966 — Map (db m24208) |
| Connecticut (Middlesex County), Middletown — Middletown World War I Monument |
| | [ West plaque ]
1917 The World War 1918
In Grateful Remberance Of
The Soldiers and Sailors From
Middletown
Who Died in the
Service of Their Country
On These Battlefields
Or on the High Seas
Or by the Pestilence
That Walketh in Darkness
Or the Destruction
That Wasteth at Noonday
Chemin des Dames
Seicheprey
Chateau Thierry
Saint Mihiel
Marcheville
Verdun
Argonne – Meuse
[ East plaque ]
1917 The World War . . . — Map (db m24206) |
| Connecticut (Middlesex County), Middletown — Middletown World War II Monument |
| | World War II
1941 – 1945
Their devotion and sacrifices
contributed to final victory
Dedicated to the men and women of Middletown
who served in the Armed Forces
of their Country in time of war
[inscribed on the tablet on back]
World War II
They made the Supreme Sacrifice They gave their lives
Barone, Carmelo A. Bartolotta, Settino F. Bensenhaver, John E. Bergendahl, John R. Boscarino, Nicholas Brainerd, Warren E. Brown, Bernard F. . . . — Map (db m24205) |
| Connecticut (New Haven County), Beacon Falls — Beacon Falls |
| | The lands of Beacon Falls first appear in history when Milford was settled in 1639. Northern boundary of Milford was Beacon Hill Brook, separating the hunting grounds of the Paugasuck and Tunxis Indians. In 1675 the land became part of Derby.
First landowner, Captain Ebenezer Johnson, purchased three parcels in the vicinity of Pinesbridge in 1678. Ensign Riggs and Jeremiah Johnson bought land in 1680.
Tobys Mountain (High Rock) was purchased in 1693 by an Indian named Toby, for twelve . . . — Map (db m21932) |
| Connecticut (New Haven County), Beacon Falls — Beacon Falls Veterans Monument |
| | In Grateful Tribute to the Men and Women of Beacon Falls Who Served In the Armed Forces During National Crises
— Map (db m21978) |
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