Pawcatuck in Stonington in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
WHS vs. SHS Football Rivalry
Artist- Josh Luke, Massachusetts; Meredith Kasabian, Massachusetts
September 2017
— Bricks and Murals —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023
1. WHS vs. SHS Football Rivalry Marker
The football rivalry between the Westerly, RI High School Bulldogs and Stonington, CT High School Bears began in 1911. It is among the oldest high school football rivalries in the United States, as no two high school football teams have played more games against each other. The Westerly vs. Stonington football game is held annually on Thanksgiving morning.
[From the mural:]
Since 1911
One of America's oldest high school football rivalries
Westerly Bulldogs
Go Bulldogs Go
Stonington Bears
Go Bears Go
Erected by Bricks and Murals.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 41° 22.612′ N, 71° 49.988′ W. Marker is in Stonington, Connecticut, in New London County. It is in Pawcatuck. Marker is on Mechanic Street just south of West Broad Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Mechanic Street, Pawcatuck CT 06379, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pawcatuck River (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); USS Pawcatuck Veterans Monument
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023
2. WHS vs. SHS Football Rivalry Mural Display
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
