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

Barton L. Weller

Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009

1. Barton L. Weller Marker

Inscription. May 27, 1991
This gazebo is presented to the citizens of
Monroe by the Weller Foundation, Incorporated
in memory of

Barton L. Weller (1916 – 1990)

Mr. Weller, founder of Vitramon, Incorporated
and the Weller Foundation, was a long time
supporter of area organizations, students and
the community through his personal
involvement and generous donations.

Board of Trustees Alexander Fraser • Brian E. Skinner • Louis J. LaCroce • Michael J. Smith • Michael P. Zabinski • Patricia A. Dake, Trustee Emeritus • Dorothy M. Kasperait, Trustee Emeritus

Erected 1991 by Weller Foundation, Incorporated.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1775.

Location. 41° 19.942′ N, 73° 12.462′ W. Marker is in Monroe in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Monroe Turnpike (Connecticut Route 111) and Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Monroe Turnpike. Located on the Monroe Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe CT 06468, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline

and in Greater Bridgeport.

It is also 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 Fairfield County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Monroe (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe Veterans Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monroe World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away); Monroe Korean War Memorial (about 300 feet away); PFC John K. Goett (about 300 feet away); The Rochambeau Route 1781 – 82 (about 400 feet away); Bridgeport/Newtown Turnpike (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

The Weller Gazebo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009

2. The Weller Gazebo

The marker is to the right of the steps.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,929 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.