North Bridgeport in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

James W. Beardsley

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 25, 2023

1. James W. Beardsley Marker

Inscription. In memory of
James W. Beardsley
Donor of
Beardsley Park

Erected 1909 by People of Bridgeport; C.H. Niehaus, sculptor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 41° 12.435′ N, 73° 11.032′ W. Marker is in Bridgeport in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It is in North Bridgeport. It is at the intersection of Noble Avenue and Edna Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Noble Avenue. The sculpture stands at the entrance to Beardsley Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1850 Noble Ave, Bridgeport CT 06610, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 Fairfield County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Casino (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Our Past (about 600 feet away); Andean Condor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mexican Wolf (approx. ¼ mile away); Red Wolf (approx. ¼ mile away); Chacoan Peccaries (approx. ¼ mile away); Persecution of the Wolf (approx. ¼ mile away); Myths and Legends (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgeport.

Sculptor's initials on the base of the statue image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 25, 2023

2. Sculptor's initials on the base of the statue

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 25, 2023

3. James W. Beardsley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.