East Shore in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Patriots of New Haven Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 9, 2010
1. Patriots of New Haven Memorial
Commemorates
The Determined Resistance
Near This Spot
Of The Patriots of New Haven
Against The British Invasion
Under Maj. Gen. Tryon of New York
July 5, 1779
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 5, 1779.
Location. 41° 16.228′ N, 72° 54.343′ W. Marker is in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in East Shore. It can be reached from the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Pope Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in Black Rock Fort. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Haven CT 06512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Connecticut River Valley and on the Connecticut Shoreline. 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 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: Black Rock Fort (a few steps from this marker); Society of The Cincinnati Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Oyster Industry in New Haven (about 500 feet away); In Honor of Captain Nathan Hale (about 700 feet away); Fort Nathan Hale (approx. Ό mile away); In Memory of George Pardee (approx. 0.6 miles away); East Shore Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Roll of Honor (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.
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Also see . . .
1. Fort Nathan Hale. (Submitted on September 14, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Fort Nathan Hale on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 14, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 9, 2010
2. Patriots of New Haven Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 9, 2010
3. Patriots of New Haven Memorial
Beyond the fort is New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 9, 2010
4. Black Rock Fort
Here on July 5, 1779, eighteen men under Lieutenant Daniel Bishop stood in defense of New Haven against a British fleet commanded by Commodore Sir George Collier and land forces commanded by Major General William Tryon. When ammunition ran out the Patriots spiked their guns and withdrew.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,264 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 14, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
