201 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Middlebury — Rochambeau Route 1781 – 82 —

In this vicinity French Troops under Rochambeau enroute to Yorktown encamped during June 1781 Erected by the state and Mattatuck Branch, Sons Amer. Rev. Cooperating — — Map (db m19690) HM

202 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Prospect — Prospect Soldiers' Monument —

[ West plaque ] Prospect 1906 To the Loyal Sons Of Prospect Who Served in the Wars Of Our Country “The noblest motive Is the public good.” [ South plaque ] Our World War Veterans Beers, Harry J. Berglund, Reuben . . . — — Map (db m22519) HM

203 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Seymour — Seymour Revolutionary War Memorial —

1775 1783 Revolutionary War Baldwin, James • Baldwin, Jesse • Bassett, Abraham • Butler, Ezra • Canfield, Abiel • Canfield, Daniel • Chapman, Reuban • Foot, Ezra • Gillette, Jeremah • Holbrook, Abel • Holbrook, Daniel Col. • Holbrook, Daniel . . . — — Map (db m27416) HM

204 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Southbury — Rochambeau Route 1781-82 —

In 1781 and 1782 Jean Baptiste Count de Rochambeau and his French Troops marched by here enroute to and from Yorktown, Va. — — Map (db m190191) HM

205 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Southbury, Connecticut, United States — Southbury, Connecticut Victory Town — Rochambeau Route to Yorktown —

June 1781, Rochambeau's four French regiments crossed this Victory Town's bridge over the Housatonic River to join Washington's army encamped at White Plains and march to Yorktown. In 1782, they returned the same way. Massachusetts . . . — — Map (db m303651) HM

206 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — Thomaston Revolutionary Soldiers —

Asha Blaksley • David • Jessie Humiston • Daniel Potter, Lieut. • Samuel Reynolds • Ezekiel Sanford, Ens. • Daniel Sanford, Lieut. • John Sutliffe, Capt. • Benjam Welton — — Map (db m28141) WM

207 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Waterbury — Fortified House lf Ensign Stanley —

In this vicinity stood the fortified house of Ensign Stanley into which the colonists fled from unfriendly Indians 1700. The Clark Tavern which was repeatedly occupied by detachments of Revolutionary War soldiers and the Academy, . . . — — Map (db m116383) HM

208 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Waterbury — Memorial To Two French Soldiers — 1781 - 1914 —

This memorial was erected by Patriotic Citizens and Statesmen to commemorate two French Soldiers of Rochambeau's Army who volunteered to fight for American Independence under Washington, enroute from Newport to Yorktown, died and were buried here, . . . — — Map (db m36024) HM

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209 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Waterbury — Revolutionary War Tercentennial Memorial —

A Tercentennial Memorial to all American Revolutionary War soldiers buried in this cemetery — — Map (db m23601) HM

210 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Waterbury — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route — Waterbury, Middlebury, Southbury —

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 fot Independence. After wintering in Newport, Rochambeau's . . . — — Map (db m190232) HM

211 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Watertown — Michael Dayton — Captain of Connecticut —

Revolutionary War Soldier Michael Dayton Captain of Connecticut Born June 4, 1722 Died Sept. 22, 1776 Placed by Sarah Whitman Trumbull Chapter NSDAR   May 1996 — — Map (db m31164) HM

212 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Watertown — Soldiers of 1776 Memorial —

[ marker on the left column ] Soldiers of 1776 Ensign Theophilus Baldwin Col. Aner Bradley Benaja Bryan David Buckingham Thomas Cole Younglove Cutler Samuel Dayton Dr. John Elton Jonathan Garnsey Capt. Joseph Garnsey . . . — — Map (db m26473) HM

213 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Wolcott — Kenea Soldiers Monument —

Presented to The Town of Wolcott by Leverett Dwight Kenea In Memory of the Soldiers Who Fought In The War of the Revolution The War of 1812 and The Civil War A.D. 1916 — — Map (db m22369) WM

214 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Wolcott — Waterbury Veteran’s Monument —

In honor of all those who served in the wars of our country Revolution 1775 – 1783 War of 1812 – 1814 Mexican War 1846 – 1848 Civil War 1861 – 1865 Spanish American War 1898 Korean War 1950 – 1953 . . . — — Map (db m19923) WM

215 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Woodbury — In Memory Of George Washington —

In Memory Of George Washington 1732 – 1799 These Trees Were Planted By The Daughters Of The Cincinnati To Commemorate The Bi-Centennial 1932 — — Map (db m29501) HM

216 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Woodbury, Woodbury Center — Liberty Tree Memorial —

This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Country's first Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated . . . — — Map (db m210336) HM

217 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Brooklyn — Israel Putnam —

In the field behind this stone after the close of the French and Indian Wars, returning from many expeditions to Ticonderoga, Fort Edward, Quebec, Montreal, Havana, Detroit, and New Orleans, lived Col. Israel Putnam. Here with his wife . . . — — Map (db m93633) HM

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218 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Brooklyn — Israel Putnam Monument —

Sacred be this monument to the memory of Israel Putnam, Esq. Senior Major General in the Armies of the United States of America, who was born at Salem, in the Province of Massachusetts, on the 7th day of January, A.D. 1718 And . . . — — Map (db m123942) HM WM

219 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Eastford — Eastford Veterans Memorial —

Dedicated to Eastford Military Veterans In recognition of an appreciation For their service to the United States of America. This monument funded by the family of Charles S. Bowen, Sr., native son, veteran, and patriot. Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m122612) WM

220 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Pomfret, Pomfret Center — In Honor of the Men of Pomfret —

In Honor of The Men of Pomfret Who served their Country in its struggles for Liberty, Justice and Humanity 1775 Revolutionary War 1783 1812 War of 1812 1814 1848 War with Mexico 1848 1961 Civil War 1865 1898 Spanish . . . — — Map (db m133602) WM

221 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Pomfret, Pomfret Center — Putnam Wolf Den —

2 miles southwest Putnam Wolf Den Scene of famous traditional exploit of Israel Putnam — — Map (db m111922) HM

222 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Scotland — Samuel Huntington Birthplace —

Birthplace Of Samuel Huntington 1731 – 1796. Signer Of The Declaration Of Independence — — Map (db m140565) HM

223 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Scotland — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route — Eastern Connecticut —

Eastern Connecticut 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 m190106) HM

224 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Sterling, Moosup — Rochambeau Encampment —

In this Vicinity French Troops Under Rochambeau Enroute from Yorktown Encamped During November 1782 Erected by the State and Deborah Avery Putnam Chap. D.A.R. Cooperating — — Map (db m140728) HM WM

225 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Thompson, Mechanicsville — Thompson Revolutionary War Memorial —

In Memoriam Soldiers of The Revolutionary War Who rest in this yard William Alton · Issachar Bates · Aaron Bixby · Bryant Brown · Gardner Bartholomew · Elijah Carpenter · Jonathan Copeland · Capt. Stephen Crosby · Elijah Crosby · Lieut. . . . — — Map (db m127076) HM WM

226 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Woodstock — Town of Woodstock War Memorial I —

In honor of those who served their Country in its struggles for liberty, justice and humanity 1775 Revolutionary War 1783 1812 War of 1812 1814 1846 War with Mexico 1848 1861 Civil War 1865 1898 Spanish America War . . . — — Map (db m123854) WM

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227 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Woodstock, South Woodstock — South Woodstock — Woodstock Tercentenary (1686 - 1986) —

Front The industry of northeastern Connecticut had its earliest beginnings in this area, Soon after arriving in 1686 the early settlers built a sawmill on a small brook running into the “Great Lake.” Later several . . . — — Map (db m123797) HM

228 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Barkhamsted Soldiers Memorial —

[ north side ] 1776 The Tribute Of The People Of Barkhamsted To The Memory Of Her Sons And Daughters Who Fought To Establish Defend And Preserve The Nation --- Erected 1897 [ lower plaque ] World War . . . — — Map (db m29847) WM

229 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — The Charcoal Industry —

Imagine Northwest Connecticut completely bare of trees. In 30-40 year cycles, from the 1700s to the 1920s, entire hillsides of young trees were cut and cleared. This wood was made into charcoal, the preferred fuel of Connecticut’s brick, iron and . . . — — Map (db m140780) HM

230 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Canaan — North Canaan Veterans Monument —

[ east side ] This Tablet Is Reverently Inscribed to the Memory Of Those Who Went From That Part Of The Town of Canaan Which Later Became North Canaan, And Who, With Valor and Patriotism, Defended the Flag of Our Country In . . . — — Map (db m42098) HM

231 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Canaan, East Canaan — Cannons for War, Iron Nails During Peace — The "Iron Prince" -- Samuel Forbes — Tri-Corners History Council Historic Marker —

Here on the Blackberry River, Samuel Forbes (1729-1827) developed and ran an empire of iron works that provided cannon and ship anchors during the Revolutionary War and iron nails, tools and mill parts during the subsequent early development of . . . — — Map (db m304230) HM

232 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Goshen — Goshen French and Indian War & Revolutionary War Memorial —

[ front ] Dedicated To Our Comrades Of Goshen Who Established And Maintained Freedom For Our Country French And Indian War 1754 - 1763 Dibble, Joel • Doud, John • Gaylord, Timothy • Humphrey, Ashbel • Humphrey, Manna • Humphrey, . . . — — Map (db m30231) HM

233 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, North Canaan, East Canaan — East Canaan Veterans Monument —

This memorial was erected by the citizens & friends of East Canaan Conn 1928 In memory of those who answered their country's call 1917 – 1918 In memory of those who . . . — — Map (db m41853) WM

234 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Roxbury — Col. Seth Warner Monument —

North Face:Col. Seth Warner of the Army of the Revolution Born in Roxbury, CT May 17, 1743 A resident of Bennington, VT from 1765 to 1784 Died in his native parish Dec 25, 1784 West Face:Captor of Crown Point Commander of the . . . — — Map (db m20320) HM

235 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Torrington — Torrington Veterans Memorial —

This Memorial Records The Devotion Of The Sons And Daughters Of Torrington Who In The Hour Of Need Gave Their Services To Their Country Putting Honor And Duty Above Safety They Sought Not Glory But The Good Of Their Country And . . . — — Map (db m30459) WM

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236 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Winchester, Winsted — Winchester Revolutionary War Memorial —

In Grateful Remembrance Of the Soldiers of the American Revolution Who Are Buried In The Town Of Winchester Stephen Wade • Ozias Bronson • Wail Loomis • John Dare • Richard Coit • Moses Hatch • Roswell Grant • Oliver Coe • Solomon Wheadon • . . . — — Map (db m29901) HM

237 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Charity Norton Leete — America 250 | Connecticut —

In 1781, British forces raided Guilford. Charity Norton Leete stuffed her family's precious possessions in this box and ran. On June 18, 1781, three ships carried 150 British soldiers landed at Leete's Island, south of Guilford, CT. The . . . — — Map (db m311723) HM

238 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Job Lanthrop — America 250 | Connecticut —

Job Lanthrop was enslaved when he served in the Continental Army. On June 2, 1778, Caleb Huntington secured his freedom. Lathrop was born into slavery in Norwich, CT, probably in 1753. He was the son of Venus and Primus Armes, who had . . . — — Map (db m311710) HM

239 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Stony Creek Revolutionary War & War of 1812 Memorial —

Revolutionary War 1775-1783 ★★★ Barker Barnabus • Barker Edward • Barker Jonathan • Barker Timothy • Barker William • Bradley David • Cook Abraham • Cook Demetrius • Cook Elihu • Cook Issac • Cook . . . — — Map (db m265527) WM

240 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven Veterans Memorial —

This tribute to The worth of her sons who have by land and sea offered their lives in defense of their country is erected by the citizens of East Haven Dedicated 1911 Rededicated 1990 by East Haven Historical Society and Economic . . . — — Map (db m35557) HM

241 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — Marquis de Lafayette Encampment —

Marquis de Lafayette 1757   1834 General in the Continental Army Camped Here With 2800 Troops Enroute to Rhode Island July 26 and 27, 1778 dedicated here by CT Society Sons of the American Revolution General David Humphries Branch . . . — — Map (db m35581) HM

242 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Meigs' Raid — American Revolutionary War —

From Sachem's Head Harbor on May 23, 1777, 170 men under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs rowed across Long Island Sound to raid and destroy a British supply depot at Sag Harbor, New York. During this engagement with . . . — — Map (db m299380) HM

243 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — CT21 — Shem — Witness Stone —

Revolutionary War solider while enslaved Farmed the land Died June 6, 1794, age 68 Gravestone in this cemetery — — Map (db m299078) HM WM

244 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford, Guilford Center — Agnes Dickinson Lee —

In 1781, Agnes Lee fired the cannon that warned Guilford residents of the British landing at Leete's Island. She courageously protected her daughters from the Tories, who were British defectors living within the community, and assisted her . . . — — Map (db m272170) HM

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245 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford Revolutionary War Memorial —

In Memory Of All The Revolutionary Soldiers Of Guilford, Connecticut. Placed By Agnes Dickinson Lee Chapter Daughters Of The American Revolution 1940 — — Map (db m57224) HM

246 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Madison — Phineas Meigs — America 250 | Connecticut —

Phineas Meigs was the last known casualty of the Revolutionary War in Connecticut. He died wearing this hat. Meigs was born in 1708 in East Guilford (today's Madison). In 1777, at the age of 69, he enlisted in the Continental Army and in . . . — — Map (db m311721) HM

247 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Madison — Thomas Paine — America 250 | Connecticut —

Thomas Paine published Common Sense on January 10, 1776. This copy was printed in Norwich, CT. The political pamphlet galvanized support for the revolution. In plain and persuasive prose, Paine – an English-born colonist who had moved to . . . — — Map (db m311712) HM

248 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Madison, Madison Center — Patriots of Madison — 1776-1783 —

Erected in memory of all patriots of Madison (then east Guilford) who served in the War of Independence that this nation might be free. — — Map (db m243186) HM WM

249 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Meriden — Count Casimir Pulaski —

[Plaque on the south side]: Count Casimir Pulaski “Father of the American Cavalry” Born in Poland 1747; came to America 1777, entering as a volunteer; distinguished himself at Battle of Brandywine, promoted to the Rank . . . — — Map (db m26589) HM

250 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Meriden — The Patriots —

The patriots whose names this tablet bears and whose remains rest in this burial ground assisted in establishing American independence by their service in the War of the American Revolution Archelaus Allen • Stephen Atwater • James Baldwin • . . . — — Map (db m271849) WM

251 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Milford — A Connecticut Minuteman’s Homestead —

A Connecticut Minuteman’s Homestead At 139 North Street lived Revolutionary War “Minuteman” John Downs (1745 – 1819). A “minuteman” was a patriot who, with the local militia, would respond quickly to an alarm. With . . . — — Map (db m56917) HM

252 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Milford — Hannah Bunce — America 250 | Connecticut —

Publisher Hannah Bunce Watson used the Connecticut Courant to spread news about the American Revolution. Hannah Bunce was born in Lebanon, CT, in 1749. She married Ebenezer Watson, the Courant's publisher; when he died of smallpox . . . — — Map (db m311674) HM

253 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Milford — Liberty Rock —

History of Liberty Rock Liberty Rock as we call it today was one known as “Hog Rock”. With a little imagination, the rock appears to be in the shape of a hog. Somewhere in the rock can be found the imprint of a hog’s foot. The . . . — — Map (db m26308) HM

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254 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Milford — Prisoners of the American Revolution —

Across this harbor, on January 1, 1777, a British ship flying a flag of truce, put ashore 200 American Revolutionary War prisoners, all desperately ill with smallpox. The people of Milford made accomodations to shelter them, using the town hall as . . . — — Map (db m80398) HM

255 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Milford — The Battle of Ridgefield — America 250 | Connecticut —

The Battle of Ridgefield, in 1777, was the only inland battle of the Revolutionary War in Connecticut. This etching reveals how Londoners saw the event. The British army invaded Connecticut in April 1777 - landing in today's Westport and . . . — — Map (db m311724) HM

256 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Milford — Ye Home of Freelove Baldwin Stow —

Ye Home of Freelove Baldwin Stow 1751 – 1806 Marked by D.A.R. Chapter bearing her name Milford, Connecticut 1920 — — Map (db m225709) HM

257 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, Downtown — David Humphreys —

[ west side ] David Humphreys Doctor of Laws Member Of The Academy of Sciences In Philadelphia Massachusetts and Connecticut A Member of the Bath And West of England Society And Fellow of the Royal Society . . . — — Map (db m48654) HM

258 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, Downtown — Nathan Hale —

[ front ] Nathan Hale 1755 – 1776 Class of 1773 [ back ] A Gift to Yale College By Graduates and Friends Anno Domini MCMXIV [ inscribed around the bronze base of the statue ] I Only Regret That I . . . — — Map (db m34840) HM

259 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, Downtown — Roger Sherman Homesite —

Upon the Site of this Building Stood the Home of Roger Sherman And Near Here in 1793 he Died Jurist-Patriot-Statesman Signer of the Bill of Rights Articles of Confederation Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the . . . — — Map (db m34892) HM

260 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, East Rock — Soldiers and Sailors Monument —

[ inscription on the west face of the base ] Gettysburg • Port Hudson • Fort Fisher • 1861-1865 [ inscription on the east face of the base ] Bunker Hill • Bennington • Saratoga • 1775-1783 [ inscription on the south . . . — — Map (db m34723) WM

261 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, East Rock — Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument —

At an elevation of 366 feet, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument honors the residents of New Haven who gave their lives in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. In 1882, the city appropriated $50,000 . . . — — Map (db m253090) HM

262 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, East Shore — Black Rock Fort —

Black Rock Fort Here on July 5, 1779, eighteen men under Lieutenant Daniel Bishop stood in defense of New Haven against a British fleet commanded by Commodore Sir George Collier and land forces commanded by Major General William Tryon. When . . . — — Map (db m35730) HM

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263 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, East Shore — Fort Nathan Hale — Black Rock Fort —

Fort Nathan Hale Black Rock Fort Entered the National Register of Historic Places October 28, 1970 — — Map (db m35726) HM

264 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, East Shore — In Honor of Captain Nathan Hale —

In Honor Of Captain Nathan Hale 1755 – 1776 Patriot – Soldier – Martyr I Only Regret That I Have But One Life To Lose For My Country — — Map (db m35727) HM

265 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, East Shore — Near This Spot —

. . . — — Map (db m28098) HM

266 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, East Shore — Patriots of New Haven Memorial —

This Memorial Commemorates The Determined Resistance Near This Spot Of The Patriots of New Haven Against The British Invasion Under Maj. Gen. Tryon of New York July 5, 1779 — — Map (db m35734) HM

267 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, East Shore — Society of The Cincinnati Memorial —

Erected By The Society of The Cincinnati In the State of Connecticut In Memory Of Captain Judah Alden • Captain Samuel Allyn • Captain Simeon Allyn • Ensign Daniel Avery • Lieutenant Eienezer Avery • Captain Elijah Avery • Captain Esisa Avery . . . — — Map (db m35729) HM

268 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, The Annex — Beacon Hill —

On this spot a signal beacon was established in 1775 and about this hill American patriots bravely resisted a large force of invading British troops July 5, 1779 To honor the deeds of the Fathers Rising above the location of this sign . . . — — Map (db m35735) HM

269 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, The Annex — Fort Wooster Park — The Quinnipiac Tribe —

Fort Wooster Park Sacred grounds of the Quinnipiac Indians and one of the earliest reservations in the New World Battle site of the American patriots against the British forces during the invasion of New Haven on July 5, 1779 Location of a . . . — — Map (db m35538) HM

270 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, The Hill — Defenders' Monument —

Here July 5, 1779 citizens of New Haven with cannon prevented an invading British Army from crossing West River and thereby saved the town from destruction — — Map (db m17289) HM

271 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, Wooster Square — David Wooster —

The Park and Square in which you stand was laid out in [indecipherable] by the men whose names appear in the circle. It is named in honor of David Wooster First Major General of the Connecticut troops in the Army of the Revolution and Brig. . . . — — Map (db m294306) HM

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272 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, Wooster Square — deLauzun Encampment —

. . . — — Map (db m35311) HM

273 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, Wooster Square — Wooster Square Historic District —

This area took form as a neighborhood in 1824, when the city acquired land for a park and named it in honor of the town's Revolutionary hero, General David Wooster This district is commemorated for the many significant . . . — — Map (db m294228) HM

274 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, North Branford, Northford — Northford Veterans Monument —

Erected in 1920 by the Society of Northford in honor of her sons who answered their country's call Revolutionary War 1776 - 1783 Ambrose Baldwin • John Baldwin • Phineas Baldwin • Samuel Bartholomew • Dan Bartholomew • Jacob Bunnell • . . . — — Map (db m288874) WM

275 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Orange — Orange Veterans Monument —

Amerigion Legion   Post 127 In Memory Of The Veterans Of The War of Independence War of 1812 Civil War Spanish American War World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War — — Map (db m27723) WM

276 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Wallingford, Wallingford Center — Lyman Hall —

Born on Apr 12, 1724, on today's South Elm Street, and passing away on October 19, 1790, transcends the realm of his medical practice to become a vital but often overlooked figure in the American Revolution. A 1747 graduate of Yale College, his . . . — — Map (db m258135) HM

277 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Wallingford, Wallingford Center — Route of George Washington —

Route of George Washington 1775 & 1789 Wallingford to Durham Wallingford Visitors Council · 1992 — — Map (db m258558) HM

278 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Wallingford, Wallingford Center — Route of George Washington —

1732-1932 Route of George Washington 1775 & 1789 ( remaining section missing ) Wallingford Durham — — Map (db m258614) HM

279 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Wallingford, Wallingford Center — Wallingford Revolutionary War Memorial —

Dedicated to the Men Who Served The Town of Wallingford In The American Revolution — — Map (db m30092) HM

280 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, West Haven — Adjutant William Campbell —

Adjutant William Campbell Fell During the British Invasion Of New Haven July 5, 1779 Blessed Are The Merciful — — Map (db m28283) HM

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281 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, West Haven — Bradley Point Park —

Bradley Point Park On July 5, 1779, British invasion forces under the command of Brigadier General Garth landed on this spot. Dedicated – July 5, 1984 City of West Haven Lawrence C. Minichino Mayor Plaque Donated By The Eve . . . — — Map (db m27868) HM

282 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, West Haven — British Landing Site —

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 . . . — — Map (db m27955) HM

283 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, West Haven — West Haven Revolutionary War Memorial —

In Memory Of These Men Of West Haven Who As Soldiers, Sailors And Patriots Served The Cause In The American Revolution 1775 – 1783 Silas Benham • David Clinton • David Johnson • Agrippa Smith • Alling Smith • Chauncey Smith • Thaddeus . . . — — Map (db m27971) HM

284 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Bozrah — Bozrah Revolutionary War & War of 1812 Monument —

This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 era The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty . . . — — Map (db m101736) WM

285 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Griswold — Revolutionary Soldiers of Ancient Pachaug —

To the Memory of The Revolutionary Soldiers Of Ancient Pachaug Who Gave Their Lives to Establish a Free and Independent Country Dulce et decorum est pro patris mori (It is sweet and fitting to die for your country) Solomon Coit · . . . — — Map (db m221579) WM

286 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Groton, Center Groton — Groton —

As part of New London Plantation, Groton was settled in 1646 by John Winthrop, the younger, and a band of Puritans from Massachusetts. The town separated from New London in 1705, and was named for the Winthrop manor in England. One of the last . . . — — Map (db m66439) HM

287 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Groton, Poquonock Bridge — Col. William Ledyard —

On this spot Col. William Ledyard fell by his own sword in the hands of a British officer to whom he had surrendered in the massacre of Fort Griswold, Sept. 6, 1781. — — Map (db m18048) HM

288 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Groton, Poquonock Bridge — Covered Way —

A pathway between the fort and the lower battery where soldiers using it were under cover from enemy gunfire. — — Map (db m19053) HM

289 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Groton, Poquonock Bridge — Death of Major William Montgomery —

The death of Major William Montgomery while leading the British attack on the Fort at this point. Sept. 6th 1781 — — Map (db m18049) HM

290 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Groton, Poquonock Bridge — Defenders of Fort Griswold • Sept • 6th 1781 • —

British Officer - “Who commands this fort ” Colonel Ledyard – “I did sir, but you do now ” Killed – Lieut. Col. William Ledyard, Commanding Capt. Elijah Avery • Capt. Elisha Avery • Lieut. Ebenezer Avery • Ensign Daniel Avery . . . — — Map (db m19584) WM

291 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Groton, Poquonock Bridge — Groton Battle Monument —

The monument was erected under the patronage of the State of Connecticut, A. D. 1830, and in the 55th year of the Independence of the U. S. A. in memory of the brave Patriots, who fell in the Massacre at Fort Griswold, near this spot, on the 6th of . . . — — Map (db m18050) HM

292 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Groton, Poquonock Bridge — Patriot Prisoners —

In honor of the 38 Patriots who were carried as prisoners in boats to New York from this shore after the Battle of Groton Heights September 6, 1781 — — Map (db m18053) HM

293 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Groton, Poquonock Bridge — Site of Ye Ebenezer Avery House —

Shelter afforded our wounded and dying soldiers within this house after the massacre at Ft. Griswold Sept. 6, 1781 Moved in 1971 to Ft. Griswold State Battlefield Park — — Map (db m19050) HM

294 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Groton, Poquonock Bridge — The Battle of Groton Heights — Stabilization and Preservation of Fort Griswold — Phase 1 —

On the morning of September 6, 1781, a British fleet under the command of former American general Benedict Arnold appeared at the mouth of the Thames River. Arnold’s mission was to destroy American privateers in New London and to capture military . . . — — Map (db m19038) HM

295 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Groton, Poquonock Bridge — The Construction of Fort Griswold — Stabilization and Preservation of Fort Griswold — Phase 1 —

In November 1775, Colonel Jedeiah Elderkin was directed by the Governor and the Council of Safety “to view the circumstances of the harbor at New London and neighboring places, and consider of the most proper place and manner of fortifying . . . — — Map (db m19041) HM

296 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Groton, Poquonock Bridge — Ye Ebenezer Avery House —

Shelter was afforded our wounded & dying soldiers within this house, after the massacre at Fort Griswold, Sept. 6, 1781. — — Map (db m19046) HM

297 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Lebanon — French Army Memorial —

In memory of General Rochambeau and the French troops who came to the aid of our country in the American Revolution, the Duc de Lauzun and his Legion who camped in Lebanon from November 1780 to June 1781, and the citizens of this town who aided . . . — — Map (db m310711) HM WM

298 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Lebanon — Lebanon Revolutionary War Patriots —

. . . — — Map (db m99045) WM

299 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Lebanon — Site of "The French Oven" —

Used by the French Hussars of the Duke de Lauzun who were encamped on Lebanon Green December 1, 1780 to June 23, 1781. It also served the five regiments of Bourbonnois under Count Rochambeau June 1781. — — Map (db m310710) HM

300 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Lebanon — Site of Lebanon War Office —

Original Site of Governor Jonathan Trumbull's Lebanon War Office Built Prior to 1727, Moved 1824 and 1844 Erected by Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution 1932 — — Map (db m140304) HM

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