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Windham Tercentenary

 
 
Windham Tercentenary Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 4, 2019
1. Windham Tercentenary Marker
Inscription.
Town of Windham
May 12, 1692     May 12, 1992
We dedicate this plaque to the citizens of the Town of Windham, in commemoration of the three hundredth anniversary celebration of the incorporation of the Town of Windham on May 12, 1692; and in recognition of the effort of the human spirit, especially the courage of the founders and early settlers, and the vast multi-cultural ethnic groups of the Town of Windham who enhanced, enriched and contributed so much to the history and progress of the Town of Windham.
Windham Tercentenary Committee
Joseph A. Mazzola, Chairman · Lynn Duval, Vice Chairman · Larry Rivers, Secretary · Howard Spector, Treasurer · Beverly York, Program Chairman · Marita Decozio, Project Director Patti M. Anthony, Eileen Bush, Lucy B. Crosbie, Donna Draxler, Paula Haney, Lance Ladd, Victor Montalvo, Jevena Porter, Claire L. Reed, Linda Riquier, Kay Roan, G. Nelson Smith, Donald Telesco, Laura Knott Twine.
Windham, Connecticut   December 31, 1992

 
Erected 1992.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 1692.
 
Location. 41° 42.804′ N, 72° 13.059′ W.
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Marker is in Windham in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is in Willimantic. It is at the intersection of High Street and Main Street (Connecticut Route 66), on the right when traveling south on High Street. Located on Windham Town Hall, next to the east entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 979 Main Street, Willimantic CT 06226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Windham World War I Monument (a few steps from this marker); Co. L First Inf. Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Polish National Home World War II Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); White Eagle World War II Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thread City Crossing (approx. half
Windham Tercentenary Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 4, 2019
2. Windham Tercentenary Marker
a mile away); Impressionism in Connecticut (approx. 0.7 miles away); Staff Sgt. John V. Morascini (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Windham.
 
Also see . . .  Town of Windham, Connecticut. (Submitted on October 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
East Entrance to Windham Town Hall image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 4, 2019
3. East Entrance to Windham Town Hall
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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