Watertown in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Jonathan Scott and Hannah Hawkes
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 24, 2010
1. Jonathan Scott and Hannah Hawkes Marker
[ west side ]
To commemorate the suffering and torture inflicted by the Indians upon Jonathan Scott and Hannah Hawkes, his wife, the first permanent settlers of Watertown, this memorial is erected by the Waterbury and Watertown Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and descendants of Jonathan Scott
June 1908
[east side, left]
dy of Mr Jonathan
Scott Who Died
May y 15th
A D 1745
Aged 79 years
[ east side, right]
dy of Hannah the
Wife of Mr Jo-
nathan Scott
who died April
y 7 A D 1744
Aged 77 years
Erected 1908 by the Waterbury and Watertown Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and descendants of Jonathan Scott.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1908.
Location. 41° 35.939′ N, 73° 6.771′ W. Marker is in Watertown, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rev'd John Trumbull (here, next to this marker); Michael Dayton (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers of 1776 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Watertown (approx. half a mile away); Watertown Killed in Action Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Memorial to Our Sons and Daughters Who Served Their Country in the World War 1914-1918 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Watertown World War II Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Civil War Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watertown.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 24, 2010
2. Jonathan Scott and Hannah Hawkes Marker
These are the inscriptions on the original gravestones of Jonathan Scott and his wife, Hannah
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 24, 2010
3. Jonathan Scott and Hannah Hawkes Marker
In front of the marker are the original gravestones of Jonathan and Hannah Scott. They are very weathered and no words are legible.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 24, 2010
4. Jonathan Scott and Hannah Hawkes Marker
The two short stones behind the marker are their original gravestones.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,417 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 25, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
