Stratford in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Old Congregational Burying Ground
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
1. Old Congregational Burying Ground
[Left Plaque]
the men and women
who planted in the wilderness
the early homes of Stratford,
who fought bravely and suffered patiently
in the War of the American Revolution,
and who left to their descendents
a proud memory of courage,
endurance and faith in God.
[Right Plaque]
Erected by The
Mary Silliman Chapter
Daughters of The
American Revolution
Erected 1906 by Mary Silliman Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1676.
Location. 41° 11.45′ N, 73° 7.913′ W. Marker is in Stratford in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from the intersection of West Broad Street and Beardsley Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stratford CT 06615, 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 walking distance of this marker: Stratford World War I Monument (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
2. Old Congregational Burying Ground
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
3. Old Congregational Burying Ground
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 2,341 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
