Ellington in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Ellington Wall of Honor
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 21, 2017
1. Ellington Wall of Honor
John B. Decarli
1885 — 1935
E.V.F.D. Charter Member · Captain
Constable 1915 – 1935
Nellie E. McKnight
1894 — 1981
Educator · Librarian · Historian
Honored 2002
Earl A. Rich
1921 — 1993
Crystal Lake Fire Fighter
Public Servant
Honored 2003
John G. Turner
1920 — 1968
Ellington Vol. Fire Fighter
Died In The Line Of Duty
Honored 2004
Charles Batz 1894 – 1992
Emma Batz 1907 – 1996
Gift of Nature Preserve 45 acres
Public Servants
Honored 2005
Mildred Arens Dimock
Over 60 Years of
Exemplary Community Service
Honored 2006
Everett C. Paluska
1924 — 2001
Many Years of Service &
Outstanding Contributions to the Town
Honored 2007
Leonard “Len” A. Johnson
Visionary Leader and Tireless Worker
For Our Community Youth
And Military Veterans
( right panel )
Dorothy Block Cohen
1917 — 2005
Pioneer in the Field of Local History
Town Historian
Honored 2009
Nancy O. Way
1940 — 2006
Devoted Public Servant
Dedicated & Caring Citizen
Honored 2010
Edna Tuttle Edwards
1909
this page online
Extraordinary Public Service
Well Beyond The Call of Duty
Honored 2013
Homer R. Peckham
1922 — 2012
50+ Years of Activism in Preserving
Ellingtons History & Beauty
Honored 2014
Rachel Wheeler-Rossow
1939 — 2013
Life of Public Service and Example of
Truly Exceptional Humanitarian Work
Honored 2016
Alfred E. Schindler
Distinguished Surveyor and Mentor
Contributor of Ellingtons History Through Mapping
Cartographer of the Historic Proprietors Map
Honored 2017
Yale Cantor
Dedicated, Selfless, Strong Community Servant
Role Model, Mentor, Inspiring Others to Serve
Life of Unparalleled Commitment to Ellington
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 41° 54.211′ N, 72° 27.885′ W. Marker is in Ellington in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Arbor Way, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Located in Arbor Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area:
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 21, 2017
2. Ellington Wall of Honor
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Tolland County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Constitutional Oak (approx. Ό mile away); Ellington Remembers (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ellington Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Meeting House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ellington (approx. 0.4 miles away); Vernon Veterans Monument (approx. 2.6 miles away); Vernon Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Vernon Korean War Monument (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellington.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 21, 2017
3. Ellington Wall of Honor
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 24, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
