Norwalk in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Fitch’s Point
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 11, 2012
1. Fitch’s Point Marker
The British Troops
under the command of
Generals
Tryon and Garth,
Saturday evening,
July 10, 1779,
preparatory to the
Burning of Norwalk,
July 11, 1779.
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Marked by
Norwalk Chapter, D.A.R.
1899.
Erected 1899 by Daughters of the American Revolution - Norwalk Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1895.
Location. 41° 5.583′ N, 73° 24.246′ W. Marker is in Norwalk, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker can be reached from Seaside Place, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norwalk CT 06855, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roger Ludlow (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Habitat Renewed (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Birds (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mill Pond History (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Marvin Property (approx. half a mile away); Taylor Farm Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); A Calf Pasture Primer (approx. ¾ mile away); Norwalk Founded (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwalk.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 11, 2012
2. Fitch’s Point Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 11, 2012
3. Marker on the Norwalk Waterfront
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 11, 2012
4. Fitch’s Point Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,994 times since then and 75 times this year. Last updated on November 19, 2020, by Alan L Kibbe of Norwalk, Connecticut. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
