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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Bridgeport, Connecticut

 
Clickable Map of Fairfield County, Connecticut and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Fairfield County, CT (455) Litchfield County, CT (266) New Haven County, CT (370) Dutchess County, NY (336) Nassau County, NY (277) Putnam County, NY (138) Suffolk County, NY (494) Westchester County, NY (302)  FairfieldCounty(455) Fairfield County (455)  LitchfieldCounty(266) Litchfield County (266)  NewHavenCounty(370) New Haven County (370)  DutchessCountyNew York(336) Dutchess County (336)  NassauCounty(277) Nassau County (277)  PutnamCounty(138) Putnam County (138)  SuffolkCounty(494) Suffolk County (494)  WestchesterCounty(302) Westchester County (302)
Bridgeport is the county seat for Fairfield County
Bridgeport is in Fairfield County
      Fairfield County (455)  
ADJACENT TO FAIRFIELD COUNTY
      Litchfield County (266)  
      New Haven County (370)  
      Dutchess County, New York (336)  
      Nassau County, New York (277)  
      Putnam County, New York (138)  
      Suffolk County, New York (494)  
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1 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensis
Status: Threatened Formerly an endangered species due to poaching, their population has increased thanks to environmental awareness programs at zoos like Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.
Size: 8 - 19 feet in length . . . Map (db m230919) HM
2 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — American BisonBison bison
Size: up to 12.5 feet in length[;] up to 6.5 feet at the shoulders Weight: up to 2,500 lbs[;] males larger than females Lifespan: 15-20 years in the wild[;] up to 40 years in captivity Habitat: grasslands . . . Map (db m230894) HM
3 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Amur LeopardPanthera pardus orientalis — 🦏 Species Survival Plan —
Size: 18 - 30 inches at the shoulder Weight: males weigh between 80-200 pounds, females weigh between 62-132 pounds Lifespan: 10 - 15 years average, up to 20 years Habitat: temperate forest, with a wide range of . . . Map (db m230906) HM
4 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Amur Leopard Range
It is estimated that between 1970 - 1983, the Amur leopard lost 80% of its former territory. Indiscriminate logging, forest fires and land conversion for farming are the main causes. There is still hope. Large tracts of forest, which are ideal . . . Map (db m230916) HM
5 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Amur Tiger Conservation
AZA Tiger Conservation Campaign Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo supports the Amur Tiger Conservation projects sponsored by the AZA Tiger Species Survival Plan. The first survey of Amur tigers in the 1930's estimated that only 20 - 30 remained . . . Map (db m230926) HM
6 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Andean CondorVultur gryphus
Height: 4 feet Weight: up to 33 lbs Wingspan: 10 to 12 feet Males: brown eyes, Females: red eyes and lack the head crest Or carbuncle. Lifespan: 50 years in the wild. Over 75 years in human . . . Map (db m230842) HM
7 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Bald EagleRestored Legacy
The eagle's drastic decline in the mid-20th century has been attributed to the widespread use of the pesticide DDT. In a process called biological magnification (brought brought forth to the general public by Rachel Carson in her book Silent . . . Map (db m230922) HM
8 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Bald EagleHaliaeetus leucocephalus
Size: 34-43 inches in length Weight: males 8-9 lbs, females 10-14 lbs Wingspan: 6-7.5 feet Lifespan: 25 to 30 in the wild[;] up to 60 years in captivity Habitat: lakes, rivers and seacoasts Diet: fish, . . . Map (db m230923) HM
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9 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Barred OwlStrix varia
Size: 17-20 inches[;] wingspan of 39-43 inches Weight: 2.5 lbs Lifespan: 18 years in the wild[;] over 20 years in captivity Habitat: coniferous forests, swamp and riparian forests Diet: small mammals, birds, . . . Map (db m230893) HM
10 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Barred OwlStrix varia
Size: 19-20 inches Wingspan: 38-42 inches Weight: 1.6 pounds Females are larger than males Lifespan: 23 years in human care and 10 years or more in the wild Habitat: Mature forests are their preferred . . . Map (db m230934) HM
11 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Bears - The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars
Bears have fascinated and inspired humans since our ancient ancestors first explored the wild world around them and gazed at the skies above. They connect us deeply with the natural world around us. Inspired by the rising sun, Sun bears . . . Map (db m230880) HM
12 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Bison Legend
For thousands of years, tribal people around the world have relied on certain animals to provide them with meat, milk, shelter, tools and transportation. Middle-Eastern tribes have relied on Dromedary camels, northern Eurasian tribes have relied . . . Map (db m230898) HM
13 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Black-Tailed Prairie DogCynomys ludovicianus
Size: up to 16 inches Weight: up to 3.5 lbs Lifespan: 5-8 years in the wild[;] 8-12 years in captivity Habitat: open, level, arid, short and medium-grass plains Diet: grasses, weeds, forbs, roots, a small . . . Map (db m230882) HM
14 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Chacoan PeccariesCatagonus wagneri
Size: 1.5-2.5 feet at shoulder Weight: 66-88 pounds Lifespan: Up to 9 years Habitat: Dry thorn forests, plains and marshes of South America Diet: Cacti, tubers, fruits, flowers
First . . . Map (db m230877) HM
15 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo's Big Cow
Our Big Cow was originally displayed at the Danbury Fair, one of the largest agriculture fairs in the country for many years. Thank you to our Big Cow sponsor, Wade's Dairy. The Big Cow has also become a Time Capsule to be opened in . . . Map (db m230931) HM
16 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Domestic Cattle
Wild cattle originated in North Africa, Europe and Southern Asia. Domestic cattle are found worldwide. Cattle are large, hoofed mammals. They graze on rangelands throughout the world. Cattle breeds vary in color, shape and size. The . . . Map (db m230940) HM
17 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Domestic Goats
People have kept goat herds for more than 10,000 years. They originated in Central Asia and are now found worldwide. The many breeds of domestic goats vary in color, shape and size. The largest breeds can weigh up to 250 pounds, while . . . Map (db m230937) HM
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18 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Frederick Law Olmsted / Beardsley Park
Frederick Law Olmsted Beardsley Park was originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted during the 1880's, and the design completed by his sons in the early 20th century. Known as the father of American landscape architecture, Olmsted . . . Map (db m230835) HM
19 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Guinea HogsSus scrofa
Height at shoulder: 21 - 24 inches Weight: 150 to 300 lbs Habitat: Farms across Europe, Africa and the United States Diet: Shrubs, weeds, bird eggs, mice grasshoppers, roots, tubers, even manure Status: This . . . Map (db m230939) HM
20 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — James W. Beardsley
In memory of James W. Beardsley Donor of Beardsley ParkMap (db m227304) HM
21 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Melanism
One of the two Amur leopards at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is melanistic, causing her to appear all black, while the male has the usual coat pattern. At first, a melanistic cat might look solid black, but even melanistic leopards are spotted. If . . . Map (db m230917) HM
22 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Mexican WolfCanis lupus baileyi
Size: 18-30 inches at the shoulder Weight: 70 to 90 lbs Lifespan: up to 15 years Habitat: mountain forests, grasslands and shrublands Diet: elk, white-tailed deer, mule deer, also known to eat smaller . . . Map (db m230875) HM
23 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Miniature HorseEquus ferus caballus
Size: no taller than 34 inches, measured at the top of the shoulders Weight: between 150 and 350 pounds Lifespan: from 25 to 35 years Found in many nations, particularly in Europe and the Americas
Fun . . . Map (db m230938) HM
24 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Myths and LegendsThe story of the wolf: past, present and future — 🐾 —
Our myths and legends about wolves vary from reverence to fear. 753 B.C. Mother to mythic heroes According to Roman mythology. Romulus and Remus were nurtured as infants by a "she-wolf." Romulus founded the city of Rome on the Tiber . . . Map (db m230843) HM
25 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Narragansett TurkeyMeleagris gallopavo
Named for Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island, this is the oldest turkey variety developed in the United States. They originate from the breeding of native wild turkeys in New England to domesticated species brought here by European settlers. . . . Map (db m230944) HM
26 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Our Past[Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo]
Beardsley Park Zoo was founded as a menagerie featuring animals donated by the P.T. Barnum Circus and area residents. With the historic Greenhouse as a central feature of the park, the Zoo became a beautiful recreation site where visitors could . . . Map (db m230840) HM
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27 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Persecution of the WolfThe story of the wolf: past, present and future — 🐾 —
Wolves have been brought to near extinction, mainly due to conflicts with humans. 1630 - Present Bounty Hunting for Wolves In 1630, Massachusetts colonists passed the first wolf bounty law in America. They sought to eliminate wolves . . . Map (db m230845) HM
28 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Rare Bears
Bearly Recognizable: While bears come in a wide variety of sizes and colors, all bears have some things in common. Large, powerful, well-furred bodies, long snouts with super-sensitive noses, broad paws with sharp claws and tiny tails are . . . Map (db m230878) HM
29 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Red WolfCanis rufus
Description: Short reddish brown to tawny gray fur, long legs and large ears. Size: 18"-26" at the shoulder Weight: 40-90 lbs Lifespan: 6-7 years in the wild, up to 15 years in captivity
. . . Map (db m230876) HM
30 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Roaming Birds
Peafowl are native to India. The males, known as peacocks, are brightly-colored to attract females (peahens). Guineafowl are native to Africa. Their keen eyesight enables them to prey on invertebrates. Wild Turkeys are true "American . . . Map (db m230945) HM
31 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — The Casino1875 Noble Avenue — Beardsley Park —
The National Register of Historic Places Historic District PropertyMap (db m230839) HM
32 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — White-Tailed DeerOdocoileus viginianus
Size: about 3' tall at the shoulder, length of 6'-7' Weight: 90 - 130 lbs for females, 130 - 220 lbs for males Lifespan: up to 10 years in the wild, and up to 20 years in captivity Diet: a wide variety of . . . Map (db m230895) HM
33 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Beardsley Park — Why We Don't Have White Tigers
White tigers are not a separate species. All white tigers in North America are the descendants of a single tiger captured in 1951. Generations of inbreeding have increased the frequency of the white coat. Because of this inbreeding and the . . . Map (db m230928) HM
34 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — Abraham Lincoln’s Visit
Abraham Lincoln visited this city Saturday evening March 10, 1860, and delivered a political address before a large audience of citizens in Washington Hall, which was then a portion of this building.Map (db m170212) HM
35 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — Bridgeport
Bridgeport "The Park City" The area that is now Bridgeport was settled in the mid-17th century by farmers from the older towns of Stratford and Fairfield. Centers of settlement were Stratfield, present North Avenue; Pembroke, now Old Mill Green; . . . Map (db m91834) HM
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36 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — Bridgeport Korean War Memorial
Korea Memorial Freedom is not free I will never leave you or forsake you Hebrews 13 5 In my generation this was not the first occasion when the strong attacked the weak. Communism was acting in Korea just as Hitler, Mussolini and . . . Map (db m170213) WM
37 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — Bridgeport Veterans Memorial
This Tablet Is Dedicated To Bridgeports Sons And Daughters Who Gave Up Their Lives That The World Might Re A Better Place In Which To Live Agnew, James • Altman, Walter G. • Anderson, Martin A. • Armstrong, Thomas • Baltonsaita, Ignatz • Banks, . . . Map (db m91929) WM
38 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — Bridgeport Vietnam War Memorial
Vietnam This Memorial Is Dedicated To Those Who Have Given The Supreme Sacrifice To Their Country “If Ye Break Faith We Shall Have Died In Vain” Donated By Concerned Citizens Dedicated - May 29, 1983 ( left panel . . . Map (db m91928) WM
39 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — Bridgeport World War II Memorial
World War II Memorial To those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that others would live Aaron, William • Adams, Thomas • Adelman, Harold • Aitkin, Richard W. • Akalis, Anthony J. • Alderucci, Salvatore • Aleksiewicz, Stephen N. • Anagnos, . . . Map (db m91973) WM
40 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — Bryant Electric Company World War I Monument
In Recognition Of The Patriotism Of Our Employees Who Entered The Service Of Our Country During The Great War 1914 – 1918 The Bryant Electric CompanyMap (db m91931) WM
41 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — Bryant Electric Company World War II Monument
In Commemoration Of Those Employees Who Served In the Armed Forces of the United States During World War II 1941 – 1945 The Bryant Electric CompanyMap (db m91927) WM
42 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — City of Bridgeport 150th Anniversary
This Marker Commemorates The 150th Anniversary Of The City Of Bridgeport During This 150th Year The People Of Bridgeport Reflected On Their Past Celebrated Their Present Life Together, And Planned For A Future Full Of Hope And . . . Map (db m91975) HM
43 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — James Henry O’Rourke
James Henry O'Rourke September 1, 1850 - January 8, 1919 ‘Orator Jim' O'Rourke, son of Irish immigrants, was a professional baseball player, scholar, and civil rights activist. The Bridgeport native had the first base hit in National League . . . Map (db m91832) HM
44 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — L’Ambiance Plaza Worker’s Memorial
In memory of the construction workers who died at L'Ambiance Plaza April 23, 1987 Michael Addona • Augustus Allman • Glenn Canning • Mario Colello • Francesco D’Adonna • William Daddona • Donald Emanuel • Vincent Figliomeni • Herbert Goeldner, . . . Map (db m91977) HM
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45 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Downtown — Lewis Howard Latimer
Lewis Howard Latimer September 4, 1848 – December 11, 1928 Considered one of the 10 most important black inventors in US history. Lewis Latimer was renowned for his work with the Edison Pioneers. Of his many inventions and patents, his most . . . Map (db m91836) HM
46 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, East Side — Andrew Leso House580 Kossuth Street — East Bridgeport Historic District —
Historic District Property The National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m227308) HM
47 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, East Side — Washington ParkWelcome — Bridgeport, Park City —
In 1851, P.T. Barnum and William Noble took the land that we now stand on and developed it. Lots were planned and streets were named after their own family members such as Caroline, Hallet, and of course Barnum. A firm was hired to design an English . . . Map (db m227305) HM
48 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, East Side — Washington ParkWelcome — Bridgeport, Park City —
In 1851, P.T. Barnum and William Noble took the land that we now stand on and developed it. Lots were planned and streets were named after their own family members such as Caroline, Hallet, and of course Barnum. A firm was hired to design an English . . . Map (db m227306) HM
49 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, North Bridgeport — Dexter CattleBos taurus
Dexter cattle are the smallest North American breed of cattle. Dexter cattle were originally brought to the U.S. in 1912 from Ireland and quickly became popular due to their ideal size for the small family farms of the time. . . . Map (db m230943) HM
50 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, South End — Bridgeport Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
[ south plaque ] Dedicated To The Memory Of The Heroic Men Of Bridgeport, Who Fell In The Late War For The Preservation Of The Union. July, 1876 "It is for us the living to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that from . . . Map (db m27137) HM
51 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, South End — Perry Memorial Arch
[Inscription on the street (east) side] This Memorial Arch was erected AD MCMXVIII to the memory of William Hunt Perry of Bridgeport Conn by his wife Harriet Adelaide Perry [Inscription on the park side] This Memorial . . . Map (db m27166) HM
52 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, South End — Roberto Clemente1939 - 1973
The test of mankind's progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.Map (db m170069) HM
53 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, South End — U.S.S. Maine Memorial
In Memoriam U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15th 1898 This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. MaineMap (db m27128) HM
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54 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, West End/West Side — Pro Patria
[ battle names on the banner at the top ] Fort Sumter • Vicksburg • Mobile Bay • Antietam • Gettysburg • Appomattox First Conn Cavalry Richard R Crawford   Lt D d Oct 30 1863 In Hospital Va Eugene W Starkweather   Corp L d . . . Map (db m27213) HM
55 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, West End/West Side — Tom ThumbCharles S. Stratton
This monument is a memorial to Charles S. Stratton, a native of Bridgeport, who gained worldwide fame as Tom Thumb in the exhibitions of P.T. Barnum. The lifesize statue was erected before Tom Thumb's death on July 15, 1883. In 1959 vandals smashed . . . Map (db m27168) HM
 
 
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Mar. 19, 2024