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

The Stamford Lincoln

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010

1. The Stamford Lincoln Marker

Inscription. The Stamford Lincoln
Dedicated
July 11, 1995 to Honor
Frank D. Rich, Sr.
(1894 – 1990)
Citizen
Patriot Veteran
City Builder
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Si monumentum requiris
circumspice
If you would see his monument
look around
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On Loan to the Citizens of Stamford
By the Rich Foundation
And His Sons
Frank D. Jr. and Robert N. Rich

Erected 1995.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1779.

Location. 41° 3.199′ N, 73° 32.343′ W. Marker is in Stamford, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Atlantic Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Atlantic Street. Located in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stamford CT 06901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Freedom Shrine (here, next to this marker); First Congregational Church (here, next to this marker); Stamford Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Settlement of Stamford in 1641 (within shouting distance of this marker); Stamford Old Town Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Edward A. Connell Heritage Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christopher Columbus (about 800 feet away); Charles E. Rowell (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stamford.

The Stamford Lincoln image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010

2. The Stamford Lincoln

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010

3. The Stamford Lincoln

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010

4. The Stamford Lincoln

Plaque behind the Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010

5. Plaque behind the Statue

Dedicated to the Citizens of Stamford
Mayor Stanley J. Esposito
1995
This Granite Base is a Gift Of
The Stamford Coliseum Authority
and
The Friends of the Stamford
Downtown Special Services District

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 810 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.