Morris in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

White Memorial Foundation

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 20, 2012

1. White Memorial Foundation Marker

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In Memory Of
Margaret Whitlock White 1869-1941
Alain Campbell White 1880-1951 Through whose generosity and foresight the White Memorial Foundation was created to hold in trust for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations nature’s gifts and resources in the Bantam Lake area
1953

Erected 1953.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.

Location. 41° 42.383′ N, 73° 12.479′ W. Marker is in Morris, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. Marker is at the intersection of East Shore Road and Van Winkle Road, on the right when traveling west on East Shore Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morris CT 06763, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Morris (approx. 1.7 miles away); Forever Mourned Forever Honored (approx. 1.8 miles away); Site Of Birthplace Of Horace Bushnell (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site of Methodist Church

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 20, 2012

2. White Memorial Foundation Marker

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(approx. 2 miles away); Dedicated To All Veterans (approx. 2.1 miles away); Mustered Out (approx. 2.2 miles away); Wadhams Brothers Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Oliver Wolcott Jr. Home (approx. 2.6 miles away).

Regarding White Memorial Foundation.
The White Memorial Foundation is Connecticut’s largest nature center and wildlife sanctuary. It
comprises 4000 acres of fields, water, and woodlands. There are 35 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, cross-country skiing and other seasonal outdoor activities, bird observation platforms, and two family campgrounds.

Also see . . . White Memorial Conservation Center. Center website homepage (Submitted on August 22, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 20, 2012

3. White Memorial Foundation Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.