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Monroe in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Barton L. Weller

 
 
Barton L. Weller Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
1. Barton L. Weller Marker
Inscription.
May 27, 1991
This gazebo is presented to the citizens of
Monroe by the Weller Foundation, Incorporated
in memory of

Barton L. Weller (1916 – 1990)

Mr. Weller, founder of Vitramon, Incorporated
and the Weller Foundation, was a long time
supporter of area organizations, students and
the community through his personal
involvement and generous donations.

Board of Trustees
Alexander Fraser • Brian E. Skinner • Louis J. LaCroce • Michael J. Smith • Michael P. Zabinski • Patricia A. Dake, Trustee Emeritus • Dorothy M. Kasperait, Trustee Emeritus
 
Erected 1991 by Weller Foundation, Incorporated.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1775.
 
Location. 41° 19.942′ N, 73° 12.462′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Monroe Turnpike (Connecticut Route 111) and Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Monroe Turnpike. Located on the Monroe Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe CT 06468, 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. Monroe (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe Veterans Memorial
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monroe World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away); Monroe Korean War Memorial (about 300 feet away); PFC John K. Goett (about 300 feet away); The Rochambeau Route 1781 – 82 (about 400 feet away); Bridgeport / Newtown Turnpike (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
 
The Weller Gazebo image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
2. The Weller Gazebo
The marker is to the right of the steps.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,579 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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