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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Hartford County, Connecticut

 
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301 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartland, West Hartland — In Memory of Sgt. Albert Elson
On Center Street (Connecticut Route 20) at West Street, on the right when traveling south on Center Street.
In Memory Of Sgt. Albert Elson U.S.M.C. Who Died On Okinawa In The Service Of His Country On April 17, 1945 This Memorial Erected By His Friends and AssociatesMap (db m29854) HM
302 Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, Central Manchester — Hilliard Mills
On Hilliard Street at Adams Street, on the right when traveling west on Hilliard Street.
Hilliard Mills One of the early woolen mills in the country was established here by Aaron Buckland in 1794. In 1832 he sold it to Samuel Pitkin who made Elisha Hilliard a partner in 1832, later in 1871 Hilliard became sole owner. Blankets were made . . . Map (db m98747) HM
303 Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, Central Manchester — Manchester
On Center Street (U.S. 6) at Main Street (Route 83), on the left when traveling east on Center Street.
Originally the Five Miles bought by Hartford from the Indians, 1682. First settlement, about 1673. Chartered by General Assembly as Orford Parish, 1772. Incorporated as town of Manchester, 1823. An early center of small industry, its mills . . . Map (db m151124) HM
304 Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, Central Manchester — Woodbridge Tavern
On Middle Turnpike E. at Woodbridge Street Ext., on the left when traveling west on Middle Turnpike E..
Here George Washington stopped and was entertained November 9, 1789 This monument was erected by Memorial Lodge No. 38 Knights of Pythias July 4, 1936 Committee Mathias Spiess, Chairman · Melvin G. Cox, Secretary · Joseph . . . Map (db m207749) HM
305 Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, East Side — Former Site of Oddfellows Building
On Main Street (Route 83) at Center Street (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Former Site Of Oddfellows Building Home of King David Lodge No. 32 Independent Order of Oddfellows 1913     1982Map (db m98746) HM
306 Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, East Side — Manchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 83) at Center Street (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial David M. Quey     U.S.A. John G. Curtin     U.S.A. Robert J. White     U.S.M.C. Robert A. Rhuda     U.S.M.N. Keith A. Miller     U.S.M.C. Robert K. Mattson     U.S.M.C. Donald A. Kirkham     U.S.N. Albert G. . . . Map (db m98745) WM
307 Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, Highland Park — Manchester Iraq Afghanistan Veterans Monument
On Center Street (U.S. 6) at Porter Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
Iraq Afghanistan To Those Who Served Veterans Council Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2005 (back) Dedicated To Our Gallant Armed ForcesMap (db m98792) WM
308 Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, Highland Park — Manchester Korean Conflict Memorial
On Center Street (U.S. 6) at Porter Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
Korean Conflict 1950     1953 Ernest W. Steinberg Howard C. Flavell Jr. William F. Boldug Howard M. Higley Not Forgotten (back) 1986 Erected by The People of Manchester Korean Memorial Committee The Veterans . . . Map (db m98805) WM
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309 Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, Highland Park — Manchester Veterans Monument
On Center Street (U.S. 6) at Porter Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
. . . Map (db m98791) WM
310 Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, Highland Park — Manchester World War II Memorial
On Center Street (U.S. 6) at Porter Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
In Tribute To The Men Of Manchester Who Gave Their Lives In World War II Erected by the American Legion 1948 (back) P.F.C. Walter J. Adamy · Lt. William Anderson · P.F.C. William T. Anderson · Pvt. Ernest E. Bartley · S. 1/C . . . Map (db m98748) WM
311 Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, West Side — Manchester Soldiers Monument
On Center Street (U.S. 6) at Main Street (Connecticut Route 83), on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
In Memory Of The Soldiers of Manchester Who Died in The War of The Rebellion 1861 - 1865 Dedicated September 7, 1877Map (db m98738) WM
312 Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, West Side — Manchester Spanish American War Monument
On Center Street (U.S. 6) at Linden Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
Ward Cheney Camp No 13 U.S.W.V. A Memorial to the Boys of Manchester Conn. Who Volunteered and Served Their Country in the Spanish American WarMap (db m98737) WM
313 Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, West Side — Revolutionary War Soldiers of Orford Parish
On Center Street (U.S. 6) at Linden Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
In Memory of the Revolutionary Soldiers Of Orford ParishMap (db m98733) WM
314 Connecticut, Hartford County, Marlborough, Terramuggus — Marlborough
On North Main Street at Jones Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west on North Main Street.
The colonial General Assembly in 1747 designated this area an ecclesiastical society and named it Marlborough. In 1803 the Connecticut General Assembly incorporated Marlborough as a "distinct town” deriving its lands from Colchester, Hebron and . . . Map (db m98957) HM
315 Connecticut, Hartford County, Marlborough, Terramuggus — Marlborough Veterans Memorial
On North Main Street at Jones Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west on North Main Street.
( left plaque ) This memorial is dedicated to the memory of all those who served our country from the Town of Marlborough during the French and Indian wars, the War of Independence, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Spanish-American . . . Map (db m98956) WM
316 Connecticut, Hartford County, Marlborough, Terramuggus — Marlborough Veterans Monument
On North Main Street at Jones Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west on North Main Street.
A memorial to all the veterans of all wars who down through the years since Marlborough was in incorporated in 1803, gave their lives for their country, and a tribute to those who gallantly served to preserve our way of life.Map (db m98905) WM
317 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — 100 Birthday of Freedom Tree
On Park Place at Walnut Hill Park, on the left when traveling south on Park Place.
This Tree Was Planted By Stanley Post No. 11 July 4, 1879 To Commemotate The 100 Birth Day Of Freedom Of The U.S. of A.Map (db m41388) HM
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318 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — 1st Sgt. Henry J. Szczesny
On Bank Street at Columbus Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Bank Street.
. . . Map (db m41472) HM
319 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Belvidere Area WWII Veterans
On Stanley Street at Hillcrest Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Stanley Street.
Erected As A Lasting Tribute To The Men Of The Belvidere Area Who Served Their Country In World War II Abrahamson, Beatrice • Alexander, George M. • Alfano, James J. • Alfano, Joseph F. • Alfano, Leon J. • Anderson, Charles E. • Anderson, Frank . . . Map (db m41627) HM
320 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Brig. Gen. Casimir Pulaski
On Burritt Street at Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Burritt Street.
. . . Map (db m41632) HM
321 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Brig. Gen. John Patterson House
On East Street, 0.1 miles south of Allen Street, on the right when traveling south.
About Thirty Feet from this Spot Stood the House in Which Brig. Gen. John Patterson Was Born in 1743 - 4 Member of two Provincial Congresses from Lenox Mass. Leader in the War of Independence Distinguished Jurist and Member of . . . Map (db m41611) HM
322 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Burritt Hotel
On West Main Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
Burritt Hotel Built 1924 Placed On The National Register Of Historic Places July 28, 1983Map (db m41440) HM
323 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Captain Brian S. Letendre
On Sunnyslope Drive at Pendleton Road, on the right when traveling north on Sunnyslope Drive.
Captain Brian S. Letendre United States Marine Corps 5/13/79 – 5/3/06 1/25 MITT Al Anbar Province, IraqMap (db m41654) WM
324 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Charles K. Hamilton
On Park Place at Walnut Hill Park, on the right when traveling south on Park Place.
Charles K. Hamilton From This Area July 2, 1910 Flew the First Airplane In Connecticut Erected 1970 by New Britain Herald Chamber of Commerce New Britain Lodge of Elks 957 In Memory Of Brother Charles K. Hamilton Paul I. . . . Map (db m41438) HM
325 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — City of New Britain Sesquicentennial Anniversary
Near Linwood Street at Grand Street, on the left when traveling north.
City of New Britain Sesquicentennial Anniversary 1850 – 2000 Tree Planting Legacy Project Mayor Lucian J. Pawlak • Honarary Chair Thomas G. Ronalter • Sesquicentennial Chair Aime Brochu • Common Council Majority Leader Geoffrey G. . . . Map (db m41309) HM
326 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Cornelius B. Erwin
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Cornelius B. Erwin 1811 – 1885 Cornelius Erwin was one of New Britain's greatest benefactors and an original shareholder in the Walnut Hill Park Company. He built several successful businesses including Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company, . . . Map (db m41763) HM
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327 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Darius Miller
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Darius Miller A frugal dry goods merchant who died in 1919 as a multi-millionaire, Miller bequeathed funds to local institutions, including a seventy-five thousand dollar trust to the City of New Britain. He asked that "the income be used and . . . Map (db m41758) HM
328 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Elise Traut
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Elise Traut Born in Gotha, Germany, in 1855, Elise Traut started one of New Britain's best traditions – the Christmas Tree in Central Park. Active in community organizations and an avid writer, she resided on Arch Street. In 1912, she . . . Map (db m41756) HM
329 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Fairview Cemetery
On Smalley Street at Olive Street, on the right when traveling west on Smalley Street.
[ left arch ] Fairview Cemetery City of New Britain First Burial 1756 This Memorial Gateway Erected In 1936 [ right arch ] In Memory Of Charles Smith Landers 1846   1900 "For the trumpet shall sound and the . . . Map (db m41610) HM
330 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Fourth Ward WWII Veterans Monument
On East Street at Jubilee Street, on the right when traveling north on East Street.
Dedicated By The Fourth Ward To Those Who Served In World War II [ back ] They Served For God And Country [ front small plaque ] Those Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice Joseph Ara • Raymond Balinskas • Casimer Casper . . . Map (db m41605) HM
331 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Frederick "Doc" Mirliani
Near Linwood Street at Grand Street, on the left when traveling north.
Frederick "Doc" Mirliani May 30, 1909 – April 21, 1996 New Britain UNICO honors Frederick "Doc" Mirliani, an American of Italian heritage, for his contributions to the City of New Britain. "Doc," who wrote the New Britain High School . . . Map (db m41307) HM
332 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Frederick H. North
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Frederick H. North 1824 – 1907 Frederick North was born in New Britain on August 10, 1824. After graduating from Yale University in 1846, he entered the manufacturing business with his father and later joined with Oliver Stanley and John B. . . . Map (db m41765) HM
333 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Frederick Law Olmstead
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Frederick Law Olmstead 1822 – 1903 Landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, the nineteenth century visionary who founded the profession of landscape architecture, is responsible for the overall design of Walnut Hill Park. Influenced by the . . . Map (db m41759) HM
334 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Frederick T. Stanley
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Frederick T. Stanley 1802 – 1883 Frederick Trenck Stanley was an early civic leader and a successful industrialist. The development of Walnut Hill Park arose from one of Stanley's visionary projects, the development of a water works. Stanley . . . Map (db m41767) HM
335 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — George M. Landers
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
George M. Landers 1813 – 1895 George Landers, another member of the Walnut Hill Park Company, was a giant among nineteenth century industrialists. Born in Lenox, Massachusetts, he came to New Britain at the age of sixteen and learned the . . . Map (db m41764) HM
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336 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — George Washington Bicentennial
On Eddy Glover Boulevard at Commonwealth Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Eddy Glover Boulevard.
In Commemoration Of The Bi-Centennial Anniversary Of The Birth Of George Washington These Trees Are Dedicated Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1932 Participating Organizations American Legion, Eddy Glover Post No. 6 • American Legion . . . Map (db m221828) HM
337 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Henry E. Russell
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Henry E. Russell 1816 – 1893 A member of the Walnut Hill Park Company, Henry Russell was one of New Britain's leading industrialists of the nineteenth century. He is primarily remembered for his partnership in the Russell and Erwin . . . Map (db m41766) HM
338 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Holy Cross WWII / Korean Conflict Monument
On Farmington Avenue at Eddy Glover, on the left when traveling south on Farmington Avenue.
Dedicated To Veterans From Holy Cross Parish Who Served In The Defense Of Our Country During The Second World War 1941 - - - 1945 and The Korean Conflict 1950 - - - 1953 Erected By Holy Cross Mothers Of Servicemen Society . . . Map (db m41649) WM
339 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Honored Veterans Walk With God
Near Smalley Street at Olive Street, on the right when traveling west.
Honored Veterans Walk With God Greater Love Hath No Man Than Service To His CountryMap (db m41607) WM
340 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — I Have A Dream
On Martin Luther King Drive at North Street, on the right when traveling north on Martin Luther King Drive.
I Have A Dream Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929 - 1968 We have inherited a large house, a great world house in which we have to live together – black and white, easterner and westener, gentile and Jew, Catholic and Protestant, Moslem . . . Map (db m202466) HM
341 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — In Memoriam John F. Kennedy
On West Main Street, 0.1 miles west of Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m41439) HM
342 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Leo A. Milewski Park
On Bank Street at Columbus Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on Bank Street.
Leo A. Milewski Park This park in the heart of our city symbolizes our deep and abiding spirit of renewal. It is gratefully dedicated to Leo A. Milewski, 1910 – 1969 Whose faith and courage while serving as Chairman of the . . . Map (db m41474) HM
343 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Lorenzo Deming
On Smalley Street.
Lorenzo Deming, born Sept 6, 1843. Joined U.S. Navy, captured at Plymouth N.C. at the destruction of the Rebel Iron Clad Albermarle, Nov 27, 1864 and died in Rebel Prison at Salisbury N.C. Feb 5, 1865.Map (db m61943) WM
344 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — National Iwo Jima Memorial
On Ella Grasso Boulevard at Barbour Road, on the right when traveling east on Ella Grasso Boulevard.
(west side) Battle for Iwo Jima World War II Connecticut Men Killed In Action Benny R. Amarone • Robert C. Armstrong • Roger W. Arsenault • Richard Barella • Lewis G. Benko • Henry J. Blaski • Fred W. Borger • Walter E. Brandenberger • . . . Map (db m42306) HM
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345 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — New Britain
On West Main Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
New Britain The Ecclesiastical Society of New Britain was formed 1754 by division of Kensington Society called Great Swamp. New Britain became a town 1850. Charter of incorporation was granted by Connecticut General Assembly 1870 which was accepted . . . Map (db m41312) HM
346 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — New Britain Soldiers' Monument
On West Main Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
[ south side ] With Malice Toward None With Charity For All With Firm Ness In The Right Lincoln Oh Rare And Royal Was The Sacrifice [ east side ] Let Us Have Peace Grant For You And Me They Put Their Armor . . . Map (db m41470) HM
347 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — New Britain Spanish-American War Memorial
On South Main Street at Veterans Drive, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
[ panel 1 ] In Memoriam Not a war for conquest or military glory, but a righteous war fought by American volunteers to succor the weak and oppressed against foreign tyranny and to give to Cuba and the Philippines a place among the . . . Map (db m41515) HM
348 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — New Britain Veterans Memorial
On Main Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
[ center stone ] Dedicated To The Men And Women Who Served Their Country In Time Of War Abramczyk, Stanley E. U.S.A. • Abramowicz, Julius M. U.S.A. • Anderson, Norman J. U.S.A. • Anderson, Verner E. U.S.A. • Anisko, John C. U.S.A. • . . . Map (db m41471) WM
349 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — New Britain World War I Monument
On West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
[ south side ] To Her Sons Who Gave Their Lives To Their Country In The World War Their Names Are Here Inscribed Their Memory Lives In The Heart Of A Grateful City [ north side ] MDCCCCXXVII The City Of New Britain . . . Map (db m41383) HM
350 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Original Design of Walnut Hill Park
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Original Design of Walnut Hill Park By Olmstead Vaux & Co. Landscape Architects – 1870 On July 18, 1867 Frederick T. Stanley sent the following letter to Frederick Law Olmstead Dear Sir: A Public park is proposed to be laid out in . . . Map (db m41374) HM
351 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Salute To Women
Near Grand Street at Linwood Street, on the right when traveling west.
Salute To Women Throughout our century of wars, we have rightfully paid homage, and erected monuments to our veterans commemorating their heroic deeds and sacrifices. Today, we recognize and pay homage, and salute our women; our mothers, wives, . . . Map (db m41384) HM
352 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Second Lt. Sherrod Emerson Skinner, Jr.
On Corbin Avenue (Connecticut Route 372) at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling south on Corbin Avenue.
In Memory Of Second Lt. Sherrod Emerson Skinner, Jr. United States Marine Corps Reserve October 29, 1929   October 26, 1952 Killed in action in Korea and awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by the President of the United States for . . . Map (db m41306) HM
353 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Seth E. Case1825 - 1864
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Seth Case was born in Simsbury, Connecticut in 1825 and graduated from Yale College in 1847. he was a successful lawyer in New Britain, was one of the shareholders of the Walnut Hill Park Company, and later became a Judge of Probate for the . . . Map (db m41761) HM
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354 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Sulliman Memorial
On Stanley Street at Eddy Glover Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Stanley Street.
Sulliman Memorial A Lasting Tribute To The Men Of Belvidere Who Gave Their Lives In The Korean Conflict George S. Sulliman 1st Lt. Infantry U.S.M.C. Killed In Action, April 24, 1951 At Hwachon, Korea [ small plaque on right ] . . . Map (db m41656) WM
355 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Tadeusz Kosciuszko
On Burritt Street at Clinton Street, on the left when traveling north on Burritt Street.
Born 1746   Died 1817 Brigadier General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Born in Poland 1746. Fought in Revolutionary War 'Engineers' at Saratoga, New York, Charleston, Yorktown, erected fortifications at West Point Colonel and Adjutant to George . . . Map (db m41633) HM
356 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — TGM Memorial Parkade
On Smith Street at Booth Street, on the right when traveling north on Smith Street.
Private Stanley P. Todzia Co. M 43rd Inf.Div. Killed July 12, 1943 Munda Trail New Georgia Island Private Edward J. Giramonti Co. I 43rd Inf.Div. Killed Aug. 3, 1943 Munda Trail New Georgia Island Tech./Sgt. Frank L. . . . Map (db m41647) HM
357 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — This Captured Gun
On Eddy Glover Boulevard at Commonwealth Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Eddy Glover Boulevard.
1914   1918 This Captured Gun Is A Memento Of The World War And of The Valor and Sacrifice Of Our ForcesMap (db m41652) HM
358 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — To Elihu Burritt
On Whiting Street at Franklin Square, on the left when traveling east on Whiting Street.
Peace And Universal Brotherhood [ back ] 1810   1879 To Elihu Burritt Learned Blacksmith Scholar Linguist Phil anthropist to Whose Love For Humanity The World Owes the First International Peace Congress and . . . Map (db m41514) HM
359 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — VFW Post 511 Vietnam Veterans Memorial
On Veterans Drive at South Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Veterans Drive.
In Memoriam To New Britain's Sons Who Lost Their Lives In Vietnam Pedro Cancel PFC. • Richard E. Chabot L/Cpl • Richard W. Roy Sp4 Michael Smith L/Cpl • Paul Thorik Jr. Cpl • Stanley J. Ciesielski Sp4 • Francisco Gregory L/Cpl • Richard . . . Map (db m41601) HM
360 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Walnut Hill Park
On West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
This Property Has Been Placed On The National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m41385) HM
361 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — William A. Churchill
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
William A. Churchill William Churchill was one of the ten shareholders in the Walnut Hill Park Company, which was incorporated in 1857 for the purpose of developing a public park. He was one of New Britain's early philanthropists. In addition to . . . Map (db m41762) HM
362 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — William B. Stanley
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
William B. Stanley William Stanley was one of New Britain's earliest and most progressive manufacturers. Stanley, in partnership with his brother, Frederick Stanley, began the manufacture of door locks in New Britain in 1831 – the first . . . Map (db m41755) HM
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363 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Ye Old State House Step
Near Park Place at Walnut Hill Park, on the left when traveling south.
Ye Old State House Step New Haven Erected 1828 Destroyed 1889Map (db m41386) HM
364 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — Zlo Dobrem Zwyciezaj
Near Grand Street at Linwood Street, on the right when traveling west.
Zlo Dobrem Zwyciezaj This human rights monument of common field stone and steel is built in memory of Father Jerzy Popieluszko who gave his life to God and to the goals of Solidarosc – human rights, justice, peace and freedom for Poland and . . . Map (db m41435) HM
365 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain, Kensington — Joseph J. "Joe" Buzas
On John Karbonic Way at South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on John Karbonic Way.
Joseph J. "Joe" Buzas In Grateful Appreciation For Bringing Minor League Baseball To New Britain In 1983Map (db m41516) HM
366 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain, Kensington — New Britain Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Near John Karbonic Way at South Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
In Memory Of The Vietnam Veterans From New Britain Who Lost Their Lives In Vietnam Pedro O. Cancel PFC. • Richard E. Chabot L/Cpl • Richard W. Roy Sp4 Michael Smith L/Cpl • Paul Thorik Jr. Cpl • Stanley J. Ciesielski Sp4 • Francisco . . . Map (db m41600) HM
367 Connecticut, Hartford County, Newington — First U.S. Girl Scout Day Camp
On Garfield Street, 0.1 miles south of Mill Street, on the left when traveling south.
We Proudly Honor The Site Of The First U.S. Girl Scout Day Camp 1922 Girl Scouts of Newington March 12, 1987Map (db m46062) HM
368 Connecticut, Hartford County, Newington — Newington Veterans Memorial
Near Cedar Street (Connecticut Route 175) at Mill Street, on the left when traveling west.
Our Newington Veterans Forever Loved Forever Mourned Presented by the Kiwanis Club Of Newington and Caring Community Citizens 1986 World War I Howard G. Davis • Frank A. Stotzer • Clifford E. May World War II Russell Ahlgren • . . . Map (db m46043) WM
369 Connecticut, Hartford County, Newington — Newington World War I Monument
On Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
1917   1918 In Honor Of The Citizens Of Newington Who Served In The World War And In Memory Of Those Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice Abucewicz, Charles • Anderson, Frederick • Backus, Charles L. Jr. • Banford, Laurie B. • Baukat, James . . . Map (db m46098) HM
370 Connecticut, Hartford County, Newington — Newington, Connecticut
On Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Newington, Connecticut 1636 – Newington valley used by Wethersfield settlers as a source for pipe staves, building materials and pasture lands. Pipestave Swamp, Cow Plain and West Farms were early names for the area. 1671 – Land . . . Map (db m46065) HM
371 Connecticut, Hartford County, Plainville — Olde East Street Burying Grounds
On East Street (Connecticut Route 10) at Robert Holcomb Way, on the left when traveling north on East Street.
Olde East Street Burying Grounds – before 1766 to 1856 This marker fondly and respectfully commemorates for all time, the contributions of our early citizens to the establishment of our Town's sturdy character. Here lie our earliest . . . Map (db m32897) HM
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372 Connecticut, Hartford County, Plainville — Plainville Civil War Memorial
On Maple Street at Whiting Street, on the left when traveling west on Maple Street.
In Memory Of The Defenders Of The Flag 1861 - 1865Map (db m32902) HM
373 Connecticut, Hartford County, Plainville — Plainville Korean War – Vietnam War Monument
On Maple Street at Whiting Street, on the left when traveling west on Maple Street.
Dedicated In Honor Of The Men And Women Of This Community Who Server Their Country In Korea And Vietnam Dedicated Memorial Day 1984Map (db m32899) WM
374 Connecticut, Hartford County, Plainville — Plainville Persian Gulf War Monument
On Maple Street at Whiting Street, on the left when traveling west on Maple Street.
Persian Gulf War In Honor Of The Men And Women Who Served In The Armed Forces Of The United States To Preserve Freedom And Liberty For All Dedicated May 27, 1991Map (db m32901) WM
375 Connecticut, Hartford County, Plainville — Plainville World War I & II Monument
On Maple Street at Whiting Street, on the left when traveling west on Maple Street.
In Honor Of The Men And Women Of 1917 – 1918 The Town Of Plainville 1941 – 1950 Who Served In The Armed Forces During World War I & II To The Eternal Memory Of Those Who Gave The Last Full Measure Of Devotion & Sacrifice . . . Map (db m33167) HM
376 Connecticut, Hartford County, Plainville — The Farmington Canal 1828-1848
On Norton Park Road, 0.2 miles west of Route 177, on the right when traveling west.
The “Long Level” section was the single most important factor in growth of Great Plain area of Farmington into Plainville. Present center developed around Bristol Basin. Whiting’s Basin lay west of Farmington Avenue with a dry dock . . . Map (db m91769) HM
377 Connecticut, Hartford County, Plantsville — Dedicated to All Veterans
On South End Road at Maxwell Noble Drive, on the left when traveling north on South End Road.
Dedicated to All Veterans In Memory of Edward A. FerracciMap (db m35970) WM
378 Connecticut, Hartford County, Plantsville — Forever Honored Forever Mourned
On Marion Avenue at Oakdale Drive, on the left when traveling north on Marion Avenue.
Forever Honored Forever Mourned To The Men And Women Who Served In The Armed ForcesMap (db m33822) WM
379 Connecticut, Hartford County, Plantsville — Maxwell Noble Drive
On South End Road at Maxwell Noble Drive, on the left when traveling north on South End Road.
Maxwell Noble Drive Dedicated to the Memory of Maxwell Westwood Noble First Deceased Commander of Kiltonic Post No. 72Map (db m35973) HM
380 Connecticut, Hartford County, Plantsville — Southington Recreation Park
On South End Road at Maxwell Noble Drive, on the left when traveling north on South End Road.
Southington Recreation Park 54 Acres Site Purchased 1929 A Civic Project Proposed By Members of The Southington Exchange Club Financed by Voluntary Contribution Of The Citizens of Southington Swimming Pool, Athletic Field And . . . Map (db m35971) HM
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381 Connecticut, Hartford County, Plantsville — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 10) at Grove Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Southington French General Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After wintering in . . . Map (db m165804) HM
382 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Academy HallBuilt 1803
On Old Main Street at Center Street, on the right when traveling south on Old Main Street.
This mid-1800s photo is the earliest known picture of Academy Hall and the Congregational Church. Academy Hall is a federal style building that was built in a federal style building that was built in 1803 by Mr. Abraham Jagger and paid for by . . . Map (db m230821) HM
383 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — 274 — Elm Street Historic District
On Elm Street (Connecticut Route 160) west of Silan Deane Highway (Connecticut Route 99), on the right when traveling west.
Elm Street Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m230832) HM
384 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Farming in Rocky Hill
On Church Street at Old Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
The first farmers in this area were the Indigenous people who lived along the Connecticut River. Artifacts from this first farming community were uncovered at the Morgan Trench archaeological dig in the rock Hill Great Meadows. Surface finds, . . . Map (db m230804) HM
385 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Historic Ground
On Riverview Road north of Meadow Road, on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m230793) HM
386 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — In Memory Challenger Crewmembers
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 99) at Pratt Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In Memory Challenger Crewmembers January 28, 1986 Francis R. Scobee Judith A. Resnik Ronald E. McNair Michael J. Smith Ellison S. Onizuka Gregory Jarvis S. Christa McAuliffeMap (db m99586) HM
387 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Richard Caputo MemorialApril 25, 1948 – September 22, 1968
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 99) at Pratt Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Richard Caputo was the only resident of Rocky Hill to be killed in action during the Vietnam War. Richard was drafted into the Army and attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC).His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Armor . . . Map (db m99587) HM WM
388 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Rocky Hill
On Old Main Street at Riverview Road, on the right when traveling south on Old Main Street.
This area was first settled in 1650 as part of Wethersfield and became known as Rocky Hill because of the ridge that rises in the northeast. In 1722 the village became Stepney Parish of Wethersfield but attained separate town status as Rocky Hill . . . Map (db m46181) HM
389 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Rocky Hill - A CT River Town
On Old Main Street at Center Street, on the right when traveling south on Old Main Street.
The history of Rocky Hill is entwined with the Connecticut River. Flowing past our 4 mile shoreline, on its 410 mile trip from northern New Hampshire to Long Island Sound, the river has been a major factor in our town's growth and development as . . . Map (db m230797) HM
390 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — 273 — Rocky Hill Center Historic District
On Old Main Street at Glastonbury Avenue (Connecticut Route 160), on the right when traveling north on Old Main Street.
Rocky Hill Center Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m230830) HM
391 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Rocky Hill Iraq Afghanistan Veterans Monument
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 99) at Pratt Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In honor of the brave men and women from Rocky Hill who served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.Map (db m99549) WM
392 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Rocky Hill Korean Veterans Monument
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 99) at Pratt Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In Memory of all Rocky Hill Veterans Who Served Their Country in the Korean Campaign 1950 – 1953Map (db m99553) WM
393 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Rocky Hill Vietnam Veterans Monument
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 99) at Pratt Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In Memory of all Rocky Hill Veterans Who Served Their Country in the Vietnam EraMap (db m99551) WM
394 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Rocky Hill World War I Monument
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 99) at Pratt Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In Grateful Recognition Of The Men And Women Of Rocky Hill Who Served In The World War 1917     1919 Abrahamson C.A. · Beaumont H.W.L. · Beaumont C.E. · Belden W.N. · Bennino A. · Bittner W.E. · ★Campino A. · Chandler R. · Colto D. · . . . Map (db m99554) WM
395 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Rocky Hill World War II Monument
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 99) at Pratt Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
( left panel ) In Grateful Tribute To The Men And Women From Rocky Hill Who Honorably Served Their Country In The Armed Forces In World War II 1941 - 1945 A · Adams, Charles J., Jr. · Adams, George L., Jr. · Adler, Edgar T. · Arnold, . . . Map (db m99548) HM
396 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — Rocky Hill World War II Veterans Monument
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 99) at Pratt Street on Main Street.
In Memory of all Rocky Hill Veterans Who Served Their Country in World War II 1941 – 1945Map (db m99550) WM
397 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — 283 — Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry Historic District
On Riverview Road north of Meadow Road, on the right when traveling north.
Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m230787) HM
398 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — State Historic Landmark[Nation's Oldest Ferry]
On Meadow Road (Connecticut Route 160) at Ferry Lane, on the right when traveling north on Meadow Road.
Nation's oldest continuously operating ferry. Since 1655, public transportation across the Connecticut River has been provided at this site, connecting the towns of Rocky Hill and Glastonbury, both formerly parts of Wethersfield. Motive power has . . . Map (db m45766) HM
399 Connecticut, Hartford County, Simsbury — Constitution Oak
On Terry's Plain Road at Ferry Lane, on the right when traveling south on Terry's Plain Road.
In commemoration of the Connecticut Constitutional Convention of 1901 Planted by Simsbury Delegate Joseph L. Bartlett Map (db m101987) HM
400 Connecticut, Hartford County, Simsbury — Farmington Canal 1828-1848
Looking north, you can see the remnants of the canal. It crosses over Floydville Road and proceeds over Salmon Brook via an aqueduct and then continues to Northampton, Massachusetts. To your left is Lake Basile. Cross over the bridge and to the . . . Map (db m141142) HM

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