New Milford in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Ships Bell of the U.S.S. Pittsburgh
Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 22, 2009
1. Ships Bell of the U.S.S. Pittsburgh
Inscription on the bell:
Steamer Pensacola U.S. * N.Y. 1858 - 1896 - Monadnock - Washington - N.Y. Mare Island
U.S.S. Pittsburgh
1912 – 1931
Steamer Pensacola U.S. * N.Y. 1858 - 1896 - Monadnock - Washington - N.Y. Mare Island
1912 – 1931
Flagship of Admiral Harry Shepard Knapp
1856 1923
South face
Admiral Harry S. Knapp
by
Ezra Woods Post No. 31
American Legion
1951
Erected by Ezra Woods Post No. 31 American Legion.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 41° 34.715′ N, 73° 24.68′ W. Marker is in New Milford in Western Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Whittlesey Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Milford CT 06776, 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 walking distance of this marker: Neptune (within shouting distance of this marker); New Milford WW I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); New Milford Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Sherman (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Roger Sherman
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Additional keywords. New Milford and New Milford, CT
Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 22, 2009
2. Ships Bell of the U.S.S. Pittsburgh
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,878 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on January 12, 2022, by Ted Hine of New Milford, Connecticut. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
