Ridgefield in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Battle of Ridgefield Dead
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 17, 2009
1. Battle of Ridgefield Dead Marker
at the Battle of Ridgefield
April 27, 1777
died
Eight Patriots
who were laid in this ground
companioned by
Sixteen British Soldiers
Living, their enemies, Dying their guests,
in honor of service and sacrifice
this Memorial is placed
for the strengthening of hearts.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1777.
Location. 41° 17.208′ N, 73° 29.941′ W. Marker is in Ridgefield, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on the south side of the entrance to Casagmo condominiums. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ridgefield CT 06877, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Ridgefield (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777 (a few steps from this marker); The Gilbert House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Elms Inn and Stebbins Homestead (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named The Battle of Ridgefield (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ridgefield (approx. ¼ mile away); Smith Tavern – A Colonial Meeting Place
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Ridgefield. Wikipedia entry:
The Battle of Ridgefield was the only inland battle fought in Connecticut during the Revolutionary War. (Submitted on July 6, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Battle of Ridgefield. Keeler Tavern Museum website homepage (Submitted on July 6, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 17, 2009
2. Battle of Ridgefield Dead Marker
The marker is located near where troops under Gen. Benedict Arnold set up a barricade on April 27,1777 to stop the British retreating from their raid on Danbury.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 17, 2009
3. Marker on Main Street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,099 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
