Bridgewater in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Childhood Home of Capt. William D. Burnham
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 2, 2010
1. Childhood Home of Capt. William D. Burnham Marker
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Capt. William D. Burnham
When located south of Center Cemetery
1956 – moved to this site and restored by Bridgewater Historical Society.
Given by Mr. & Mrs. A.R. Southworth, Jr.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 41° 32.012′ N, 73° 21.92′ W. Marker is in Bridgewater in Western Region, Connecticut. It is on Main Street South (Connecticut Route 133) 0.1 miles south of Clapboard Road, on the right when traveling north. Located between the Burnham Library and the Bridgewater Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bridgewater CT 06752, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 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: Bridgewater (within shouting distance of this marker); Twin Red Oaks (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridgewater Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bridgewater WW I Memorial (about 400 feet away); Bridgewater WW II Memorial (about 400 feet away); The Orzech Family Preserve (approx. 2.2 miles away); Bridgeport Wood Finishing Company
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Bridgewater Veterans (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Childhood Home of Capt. William D. Burnham. Bridgewater was the boyhood home of Captain William D. Burnham, founder of the American Hawaiian Steamship Company. His generous bequests made possible the library and the school on Main Street that bear his name.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 2, 2010
2. Childhood Home of Capt. William D. Burnham
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 2, 2010
3. Cast Iron Sign
To the left of the door is this cast iron sign from the old Brookfield - Bridgewater Bridge, built by the Berlin Iron Bridge Company. It spanned the Housatonic River. The bridge was replaced in 1955 when the river was dammed, forming Lake Lillinonah.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 2, 2010
4. The Burnham Library
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 2, 2010
5. The Burnham School
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,015 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 7, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
