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

Derby Firemen’s Memorial

Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009

1. Derby Firemen’s Memorial

Inscription. Memorial to Derby Firemen
Dedicated 1974 [ Northwest Facet ]
Hotchkiss Hose Co. 1 Org. 1837
[ Southwest Facet ]
Storm Engine Co. 2 Org. 1851
[ Northeast Facet ]
East End Hose Co. 3 Org. 1950
[ Southeast Facet ]
Paugassett H&L Co. 4 Org. 1903

Erected 1974.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.

Location. 41° 19.348′ N, 73° 5.356′ W. Marker is in Derby, Connecticut, in New Haven County. Marker is at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Elizabeth Street. Located on the Derby Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Derby CT 06418, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Derby Veterans Monument (here, next to this marker); Derby Korea – Vietnam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Derby and Huntington Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Birmingham Iron Foundry Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Shelton Veterans Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Shelton Locks (approx. half a

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mile away); Fort Hill (approx. half a mile away); Shelton World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Derby.

Northwest Facet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009

2. Northwest Facet

Hotchkiss Hose Co.
1
Org. 1837

Southwest Facet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009

3. Southwest Facet

Storm Engine Co.
2
Org. 1851

Northeast Facet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009

4. Northeast Facet

East End Hose Co.
3
Org. 1950

Southeast Facet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009

5. Southeast Facet

Paugassett H&L Co.
4
Org. 1903

Inscription on the bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009

6. Inscription on the bell

McShane Bell Foundry.
Henry McShane & Co.
Baltimore, MD.
Trade Mark.
1887.

Derby Firemen’s Memorial on the Derby Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009

7. Derby Firemen’s Memorial on the Derby Green

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 918 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 12, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.