West Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

British Landing Site

Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010

1. British Landing Site Marker

The bronze tablet has the inscription on the stone in Braille.

Inscription. At this historic spot, on July 5, 1779 during the American Revolution Brigadier General Garth, with his First Division landed with 1000 British soldiers and marched up Savin Avenue to the Green. Harriet C. North City Historian Donated by Lions Club of West Haven November 8, 1986

Erected 1986 by Lions Club of West Haven.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1964.

Location. 41° 15.267′ N, 72° 57.325′ W. Marker is in West Haven, Connecticut, in New Haven County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Captain Thomas Blvd. and Kelsey Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Located at Savin Rock Beach, next to the large rock outcropping called Savin Rock. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Haven CT 06516, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Walk Of Honor (approx. 0.2 miles away); William A. Soderman (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Korean War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bradley Point Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Avenue Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away); West Haven Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); SOS - Save Our Shore

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); The Lone Sailor (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Haven.

Regarding British Landing Site. British troops marched through West Haven on the way to burn New Haven on July 5, 1779. The West Haven city seal bears the image of militiaman Thomas Painter, who was on coast watch atop Savin Rock when he spotted the British ships approaching the harbor.

British Landing Site Marker in Front of Savin Rock image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010

2. British Landing Site Marker in Front of Savin Rock

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,130 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.