Westover in Stamford in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Fort Stamford
1781 - 1783
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
1. Fort Stamford Marker
In August, 1781 Gov. Jonathan Trumbull and the Council of Safety ordered construction of fortifications near Stamford to prevent a surprise attack from the enemy. Designed by Col. Rufus Putnam, and erected and garrisoned by Brig. Gen. David Waterbury of Stamford with 700 state troops, Fort Stamford was completed in December, 1781.
In February, 1782 Maj. Hugh Maxwell and a Massachusetts detachment of 150 men were dispatched to man the fort until the arrival in force of the state militia under the command of Lt. Col. Samuel Canfield. The garrison served until 1783, keeping this area secure from enemy incursion.
“ . . . That every one would strive to maintain
that glorious spirit which will do the country
and themselves the highest honour. ”
Gen. Waterbury to his troops
Stamford Bicentennial
Kiwanis Club of Stamford
Stamford Historical Society
Erected 1976 by Stamford Bicentennial, Kiwanis Club of Stamford, & Stamford Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1782.
Location. 41° 5.1′ N, 73°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Fort Stamford (a few steps from this marker); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Tree Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Stamford Iraq War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael F. Lione Memorial Park (approx. 2.4 miles away); Radio Station 1BCG (approx. 2˝ miles away); Christopher Columbus (approx. 2.9 miles away); Charles E. Rowell (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stamford.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
2. Fort Stamford Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
3. Marker in Fort Stamford Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
4. Fort Stamford Marker
The Fort Stamford marker is seen here on the left.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
5. Remains of Fort Stamford
The marker can be seen in this photo to the left of the tree.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 795 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
