West Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Bradley Point Park

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010

1. Bradley Point Park Marker

Battle of New Haven
Connecticut (CT) Sons of the American Revolution website entry
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Inscription. Bradley Point Park
On July 5, 1779, British invasion forces under
the command of Brigadier General Garth
landed on this spot.
Dedicated – July 5, 1984
City of West Haven
Lawrence C. Minichino
Mayor
Plaque Donated By
The Eve Lear Chapter
Daughters of the American
Revolution

Erected 1984 by City of West Haven, Eve Lear Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1867.

Location. 41° 15.149′ N, 72° 57.444′ W. Marker is in West Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from Captain Thomas Blvd. 0.1 miles south of Dyke Street, on the left when traveling south. Located in Bradley Point Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Haven CT 06516, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley,

on the Connecticut Shoreline,

and in Greater New Haven.

It is also in the American

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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 New Haven County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William A. Soderman (here, next to this marker); The Korean War (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Walk Of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); West Haven Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); British Landing Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Avenue Honor Roll (approx. 0.4 miles away); SOS - Save Our Shore (approx. half a mile away); The Lone Sailor (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Haven.

Bradley Point Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010

2. Bradley Point Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,974 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.