1 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Ansonia — American Liberty Elm —

American Liberty Elm Dedicated by the Derby Historical Society July 10, 2002 on the 250th Anniversary of the Birth of General David Humphreys 1752 – 1818 Sponsored by The City of Ansonia — — Map (db m25567) HM

2 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Ansonia — Anna Sewell Memorial Fountain —

. . . — — Map (db m25543) HM

3 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Ansonia — Ansonia —

Here the first settlers came in 1654 and established a settlement called Uptown Derby. It is now part of the City of Ansonia, incorporated in 1889. South of this green is the home of General David Humphreys who, as aide-de-camp to General George . . . — — Map (db m25564) HM

4 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Ansonia — Ansonia Veterans Memorial —

. . . — — Map (db m25405) WM

5 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Ansonia — Ansonia Veterans Monument —

[ Center Panel ] Lest We Forget This memorial is dedicated by the grateful citizens of the City of Ansonia to preserve and honor the memory of all those brave men and women who served our country so selflessly in time of conflict. . . . — — Map (db m25537) WM

6 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Ansonia — Ansonia Volunteer Firemen’s Monument —

. . . — — Map (db m25406) HM

7 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Ansonia — Birthplace of David Humphreys —

Birthplace of David Humphreys, 1752 – 1818, Soldier, Poet, Diplomat, Industrial Pioneer — — Map (db m25563) HM

8 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Ansonia — Charter Oak Seedling —

In observance of the U.S. Bicentennial, Elizabeth Clarke Hull Chapter NSDAR marks the site of a Charter Oak seedling given to the City of Ansonia Oct. 27, 1966, by former Mayor Frank P. Fitzpatrick May 15, 1976 — — Map (db m25407) HM

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9 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Ansonia — Elm Street School Veterans Memorial —

[Marker Front]: To The Memory Of These Pupils of The Elm Street School Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice For Their Country During The World War This Monument Is Dedicated William F. Bresnahan 18th. Inf. 1st. Div, . . . — — Map (db m25566) HM

10 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Ansonia — In Memory of Warren J. Carver —

. . . — — Map (db m25539) HM

11 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Ansonia — Pork Hollow —

Pork Hollow. Near this spot where hidden military stores belonging to the army of the Revolution during Tryon’s raid through Connecticut. — — Map (db m29526) HM

12 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Ansonia — Soldiers Monument —

. . . — — Map (db m26306) HM

13 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Beacon Falls — Beacon Falls —

The lands of Beacon Falls first appear in history when Milford was settled in 1639. Northern boundary of Milford was Beacon Hill Brook, separating the hunting grounds of the Paugasuck and Tunxis Indians. In 1675 the land became part of Derby. . . . — — Map (db m21932) HM

14 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Beacon Falls — Beacon Falls Veterans Monument —

In Grateful Tribute to the Men and Women of Beacon Falls Who Served In the Armed Forces During National Crises — — Map (db m21978) WM

15 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Village — Bellamy - Ferriday House —

In This House Rev. Joseph Bellamy Held the Earliest Theological School 1738 – 1789 — — Map (db m48430) HM

16 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Village — Bethlehem —

Marker Front: The spring session of the 1703 General Assembly granted to the town of Woodbury the right to enlarge its bounds. Negotiations with the Indian inhabitants were successfully concluded and in 1710 a deed of sale, signed by . . . — — Map (db m26488) HM

17 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Village — Bethlehem Civil War and World War I Memorial —

A Tribute to the Valor Of The Men of Bethlehem Who Fought For Freedom and Humanity Civil War 1861 – 1865 Frederick Adkins • Joseph Boyce • Gideon D. Crane • William B. Crane • Francis Dugan • John Ferry • George W. . . . — — Map (db m26491) HM

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18 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Village — Bethlehem Korean War Memorial —

Roll of Honor Dedicated to the men and women of the town of Bethlehem who served their country during the Korean War June 25, 1950 – January 3, 1955 Adams, Glen C., Sr. • Anderson, Richard O. • Bate, Curtiss • Brown, Raymond W. • Bosko, . . . — — Map (db m26559) WM

19 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Village — Bethlehem Revolutionary War Memorial —

In memory of the citizens of Bethlehem who fought for the defense of our rights and the independence of our country 1776 – 1781 Andrew Martin, Capt. • Enos Hawlley, Lieut. • Nat’h Chapman, Ens • Alex’ Kasson, Clerk • John Steel, . . . — — Map (db m26561) HM

20 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Village — Bethlehem Vietnam War Memorial —

Roll of Honor Dedicated to the young men and women of this community who by their patriotism and loyalty served God and country during the Vietnam War, December 22, 1961 – May 7, 1975 Adams, Glen R. • Albert, J. Rodney • Banks, . . . — — Map (db m27719) HM

21 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Village — Bethlehem War of 1812 Memorial —

Dedicated to the men of Bethlehem who by their devotion and loyalty preserved our country in the War of 1812 Allen, James • Baldwin, Amos • Barnum, Eli • Beebe, Issac • Beecher, Lyman • Burton, Oliver • Coe, Daniel • Church, Samuel • . . . — — Map (db m26562) WM

22 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Village — Bethlehem World War II Memorial —

Erected by the people of the town of Bethlehem to commemorate the patriotism and loyalty of those who served their country during World War II * Peter S. SprouleClifford Adams • Leon W. Banks • Thomas C. Bate, Jr. • Samuel . . . — — Map (db m26558) HM

23 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Village — Dr. Bellamy Meetinghouse —

Erected July 4, 1890 Here Stood The Meetinghouse Where Dr. Bellamy Ministered 1767 – 1790 — — Map (db m26509) HM

24 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — 1985 Bicentennial Time Capsule —

. . . — — Map (db m33623) HM

25 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Bristol Civil War Memorial —

[ east side ] Members of Bristol Co. K. 16. Reg. C.V. Capt. Newton S. Manross. Killed at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862. Ae. 37 Henry Aldrich. Killed at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862. Ae. 11 Frank E. Wilcox. Died in Hospital, Nov. 9, 1862. Ae. . . . — — Map (db m33231) HM

26 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Bristol Korean War Monument —

Korean War 1950 – 1953 Served With Honor to those who died Honor And Eternal Rest to those still missing Remembrance And Hope to those who returned Gratitude And Peace [ plaque at the base ] James E. Baehr • . . . — — Map (db m33463) WM

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27 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Bristol Persian Gulf War Monument —

August 7, 1994 This plaque is in recognition of all the men and women from Bristol and Forestville who served their country with pride during the Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm. — — Map (db m33520) WM

28 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Bristol Veterans Monument —

In Honor And Tribute Of All Veterans Past, Present And Future Let Us Visit Here For Gratitude And Remembrance — — Map (db m33510) WM

29 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Bristol Vietnam Conflict Monument —

[ front ] In Memory Of Those Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice [ back ] Made The Supreme Sacrifice Pelletier, Lawrence Joseph • Wade, Melvin A. • Levesque, Roland Philip • Thibeault, Gilbert • Jacob, Robert Michael • Nestico, . . . — — Map (db m33465) HM

30 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Bristol World War I Memorial —

This memorial was erected to honor those soldiers from Bristol, Connecticut who lost their lives during World War I. A pin-oak tree has been planted along the Memorial Boulevard, which was donated to the City of Bristol by Albert F. Rockwell, in . . . — — Map (db m33515) HM

31 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Bristol World War II - Korean War Monument —

To Remember And To Honor Those From Bristol Who Served God And Their Country In World War II And Korea [ left plaque ] World War II Ardenski, Edwin W. • Aube, Harold N. • Bachman, William J. • Bacon, Ernest L. • Bartley, . . . — — Map (db m33509) WM

32 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Bristol WW I Monument —

[ west side ] The City of Bristol To Honor Its Residents Who Served in The World War, Here Records Their Names [ southwest side ] These Gave Their Lives John J. Bresnahan • Reginald L. Brown • Sebastiano . . . — — Map (db m33460) HM

33 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Civil War — Preserve the Memory —

Bristol’s original Civil War monument was dedicated on January 20, 1866, and stands in the West Cemetery. The ravages of time are slowly destroying the soldier’s names that appear on its weathered brownstone. To insure they are not forgotten, this . . . — — Map (db m44356) HM

34 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Come Ye To The Waters —

Come Ye To The Waters Site Of 1749 – Old Mill – 1921 In Memoriam Ephraim Downs And Franklin Downs — — Map (db m33625) HM

35 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Dedicated to the Memory of Our Fallen Comrades —

Dedicated to the memory of our fallen comrades and presented to the City of Bristol by Harold F. Emmett Post No. 994 Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States. July 17, 1926 — — Map (db m88302) WM

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36 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Forever Honored Forever Mourned —

Forever Honored Forever Mourned To The Men And Women Who Served In The Armed Forces This Plot is Maintained by the Memorial Day Association of Bristol — — Map (db m33234) HM

37 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Memorial Boulevard Commemoration —

Memorial Boulevard Commemoration 1921 – 1996 WW I Supreme Sacrifice Recognition Anthony Benaliark • Leslie E. Billings • William R. Bolton • William Neumann • Eugene Ridolpi • Frederick D. Sheldon — — Map (db m33462) HM

38 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Revolutionary War Patriots —

In Memory Of The Revolutionary War Patriots Who Sacrificed Their Lives And Fortune For Their Country Placed By Katherine Gaylord Chapter Daughters Of The American Revolution 1964 — — Map (db m221637) HM

39 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — The Hiker —

The Hiker Spanish American War Soldier Given By The Vanesse Family In Memory Of Deceased World War II Veterans November 12, 1984 — — Map (db m33511) HM

40 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — The History of Memorial Boulevard —

The History of Memorial Boulevard In 1919, after the "Great War", Bristol was growing and needed a new high school. Albert F. Rockwell took the initiative and made a remarkable offer to the city. He would give 12 acres in Dunbar Meadows (north of . . . — — Map (db m33622) HM

41 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — The Southern New England Ice House on Birge Pond —

For many years an icehouse stood on the southern shore of Birge Pond at the site of the present-day parking lot. In the days before refrigeration, ice was an important commodity and Birge Pond was the largest supplier of ice to the City of . . . — — Map (db m93046) HM

42 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Veterans Memorial Park —

Veterans Memorial Park In Memory Of Veterans Of All Wars — — Map (db m33507) WM

43 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol, Downtown — Bristol —

Bristol was originally a part of Farmington. In 1663 an easterly portion called "Poland" was granted to Thomas Barnes and three others. The area which later became Bristol was allotted in 1721 to Farmington settlers. In 1727 Daniel Brownson built . . . — — Map (db m313331) HM

44 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol, Federal Hill — Dedicated To All Veterans —

Dedicated To All Veterans Who Devotedly Served Their Country Army • Navy Marine Corps • Air Force Coast Guard • Woman's Corps — — Map (db m34242) WM

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45 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol, Federal Hill — Nathan Hale —

[ east side ] Nathan Hale 1755 – 1776 The Connecticut Patriot Whose Last Words Were I Only Regret That I Have But One Life To Lose For My Country [ south side ] Erected in Memory Of Henry G. Bartley . . . — — Map (db m34243) HM

46 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol, Federal Hill — New Cambridge (now Bristol) —

New Cambridge (now Bristol) Was Settled 1727 – 8 Since Early Days The Federal Hill Green Has Been Used As A Training Ground For Soldiers And A Playground For Children This Boulder Was Placed By Katherine Gaylord Chapter . . . — — Map (db m34240) HM

47 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol, Terryville — 1835 Highway Marker —

Monuments were placed at one mile intervals starting from the State House in Hartford. Tollgates were located at these markers. — — Map (db m90663) HM

48 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol, West End — Albert F. Rockwell —

Albert F. Rockwell 1862 – 1925 Inventor, manufacturer, public- spirited citizen. He gave to the city this park and contributed liberally to its development. His initiave and counsel were of great value in the civic and . . . — — Map (db m34281) HM

49 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol, West End — Bristol Spanish War Veterans Monument —

[ upper plaque ] Philippine Islands Cuba Porto Rico U.S.A. Spanish War Veterans 1898 - 1902 [ lower plaque ] To Perpetuate the memory of the Citizens of Bristol Who served in the War with Spain, Philippine . . . — — Map (db m34283) HM

50 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol, West End — John Christopher Mack —

1929 This Tablet is to Perpetuate the Memory Of John Christopher Mack A public spirited citizen who truly loved Bristol the place of his birth. His declining years were spent in California yet his interest in his native town never . . . — — Map (db m34282) HM

51 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Cheshire — Lock 12 — Farmington Canal —

In the early 1800's, the Farmington Canal was built between Northampton and New haven; Irish immigrants dug the canal by hand. The Canal (sic) locks controlled the flow of the water to compensate for the slope of the land. Farmers living nearby . . . — — Map (db m27567) HM

52 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — "Stepping Stone" —

This old stone was brought from the center of Prospect early in 1899 by a group of Cheshire young men to serve as a “Stepping Stone” for those attending the church which then stood on the east edge of the present green. — — Map (db m48429) HM

53 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Cheshire —

Settled in 1695 as Wallingford “West Farms”, this area obtained status as the village of New Cheshire in 1723. It was incorporated as a town in 1780. Cheshire became famous for its agricultural productivity and light manufacturing. Copper was . . . — — Map (db m22371) HM

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54 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Cheshire Civil War Monument —

[South face] Lincoln [North face] Foote [ Admiral Andrew Hull Foote ] [East plaque] Erected to The Memory of Those Who Enlisted From The Town of Cheshire in The Civil War 1861 – 1865 Capt. Timothy Guilford Lieut. . . . — — Map (db m22380) HM

55 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Cheshire Revolutionary War Monument —

. . . — — Map (db m22404) HM

56 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Cheshire World War I Monument —

On This Tablet Are Inscribed The Honored Names Of the Men of Cheshire Who Went Forth To Fight in the Great War For Humanity and Justice 1917 – 1919 Wilbur W. Adkins • Richard H. Atwood • Earle W. Barnes • George S. Barton • William H. . . . — — Map (db m22403) HM

57 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — First Church Of Cheshire —

The First Church Of Cheshire Congregational Second Meeting House On This Site 1737 --- 1826 Marker Placed May 1991 — — Map (db m22382) HM

58 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — The Medal of Honor Plaza and “Living Classroom” —

The Medal of Honor Plaza and “Living Classroom” Dedicated May 26, 1996 Alfred C. Adinolfi, U.S. Air Force, Chairman and Town Councilman S. Kenneth Baril, U.S. Army • Harold Mosher, U.S. Army • John White, U.S. Navy • Henry E. . . . — — Map (db m22456) HM

59 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Town of Cheshire Memorial Plaza —

Honoring Our Veterans 1754 French and Indian War 1763 Reuben Hitchcock • Edward Parker • Ephraim Parker 1775 Revolutionary War 1783 Asa Bellamy • Justus Bellamy • Reuben Bellamy • Silas Bellamy • Asa Bronson • Elisha Cowles • Amos Parker . . . — — Map (db m22406) WM

60 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Derby — Birmingham Iron Foundry Veterans Memorial —

[ Right tablet ] Roll of Honor Employees Of Birmingham Iron Foundry Who Served Their Country In the World War 1917 – 1919 Dominick Ferrazzoli • J. Kanconvitch • August Romagnoli • Theodore V. Busk • Joseph . . . — — Map (db m25608) HM

61 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Derby — Derby —

[Marker front]: Birthplace of two distinguished wartime heroes General David Humphreys, aide-de-camp to General George Washington, accepted the British colors at the surrender at Yorktown, Virginia. Friend of both Washington and . . . — — Map (db m25568) HM

62 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Derby — Derby and Huntington Civil War Memorial —

In memory of the men of Derby and Huntington who fell in the service of their country in the War of the Rebellion 1861 – 1865 as defenders of liberty and nationality Gettysburg — — Map (db m25384) WM

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63 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Derby — Derby Firemen’s Memorial —

Memorial to Derby Firemen Dedicated 1974 Hotchkiss Hose Co. 1 Org. 1837 Storm Engine Co. 2 Org. 1851 East End Hose Co. 3 Org. 1950 — — Map (db m25402) HM

64 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Derby — Derby Korea – Vietnam Memorial —

Dedicated to Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice and Advanced the American Ideals of Liberty and the Brotherhood of Man Korea James Ellingwood Towle 1st Lt. U.S.A.F. Vietnam Norman Edward Dawson Jr. P.F.C. U.S.M.C. • George Albert Kurtyka . . . — — Map (db m25404) WM

65 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Derby — Derby Veterans Monument —

[ West Face ] Dedicated To The Memory Veterans Derby, Conn. World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam [ Northwest Face ] Always Faithful [ Southwest Face ] This We’ll Defend [ Northeast . . . — — Map (db m25386) WM

66 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Derby — Ye Ancient Common —

Ye Ancient Common of the Founders of Derby 1654 – 1904 Erected by Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America — — Map (db m25607) HM

67 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Middlebury — Bissel's Store, Middlebury Station — Town of Middlebury Greenway 2005 —

At the site of Perrotti's West Street Pizza & Pub the trolley passed under Route 188 and then was moved from its original site at Westover School in 1908. The Bissell Store became the Ferrante and Delaney Store and was destroyed by fire in 1940. . . . — — Map (db m290554) HM

68 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Middlebury — Julius and Augusta Bronson Farm — Town of Middlebury Greenway 2005 —

This old house was once part of the Julius and Augusta Bronson Farm. The family of Samuel and Sarah Fenn owned it from 1887 to 1923. This house was purchased by the Blick Family in 1936 and the Middlebury Garage was established in 1937. The house . . . — — Map (db m29491) HM

69 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Middlebury — Lake Quassapaug Station — Town of Middlebury Greenway 2005 —

The trolley bed was located where we now have the Greenway Trail. The picture was taken in 1910. it was common for trolley companies to build and operate recreation facilities to provide a passenger base for the line. The Amusement Park was such . . . — — Map (db m29496) HM

70 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Middlebury — Middlebury —

The name of the town derives from the central position its meeting house occupies, six miles from three older neighbors, Waterbury, Southbury and Woodbury. Winter ecclesiastical privileges, permitting local church services, were . . . — — Map (db m19689) HM

71 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Middlebury — Middlebury Blacksmith Shop — Town of Middlebury Greenway 2005 —

Westover School located across from the Green was once the location of the original Blacksmith Shop. It was later relocated to Store Rd. near the spot where the old trolley waiting room was once located. The blacksmith shop has a long history dating . . . — — Map (db m29530) HM

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72 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Middlebury — Middlebury Veterans Memorial —

Middlebury Honors Those Who Have Served In The Wars Of Their Country French – Indian War Abner Munson Revolutionary War David Abbott, Benjamin Bemont, Aaron Benedict, Enos Benham, Samuel Benham, Edward Blackman, Michael Bowers, . . . — — Map (db m29503) WM

73 ► 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

74 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Middlebury — The Middlebury Fire House — Town of Middlebury Greenway 2005 —

On this site in 1949 the volunteers of the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department, using donated and salvaged materials, built a fire station on land donated by the Vaszauskas family. Pictured are the original 1941 Ford LaFrance, 1947 International . . . — — Map (db m29532) HM

75 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Middlebury — The Trolley — Town of Middlebury Greenway 2005 —

The Trolley Line, which serviced passengers from Waterbury to Middlebury and then on to Woodbury, also carried ice and produce. During the winter months, 200,000 pounds of ice was harvested at Lake Quassapaug and carried by trolley to . . . — — Map (db m29494) HM

76 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Naugatuck — American Legion Post No 17 World War II Memorial —

Roll Of Honor American Legion Home Naugatuck Post No 17 This Building Is Dedicated To The Memory Of These Men Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice In World War II And In Honor Of The Men And Women Of Naugatuck Who Served In The Armed . . . — — Map (db m83094) WM

77 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Naugatuck — Enduring Connections — Briding the River — Bor9ough of Naugatuck, Connecticut, Incorporated 1844 —

Originally called Salem Bridge, Naugatuck was settled in 1702 as a farming community, and, as the Industrial Revolution began, quickly transformed into a mill town. The Naugatuck River is ultimately linked to the borough's settlement and . . . — — Map (db m304245) HM

78 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Naugatuck — Memorial Park — May 27, 1953 —

Dedicated to members of the Peter Paul family who loyally served our country in World War 11 and in Korea — — Map (db m304274) WM

79 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Naugatuck — Naugatuck —

These lands were settled in 1702 by Samuel Hickox, Jr. of Mattatuck, now called Waterbury. Eight years later he began operation of a fulling mill, the first of many and diverse industries to follow. The earliest school was built in 1731 and the . . . — — Map (db m23917) HM

80 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Naugatuck — Naugatuck Great War Memorial —

[ east face ] Victory is Consecrated by a Righteous Peace [ north face ] In Time of Peril the State is Fortified by Discipline Learned in Peace [ south face ] Armed and Resolute Might . . . — — Map (db m23961) HM

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81 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Naugatuck — Naugatuck Soldiers' Memorial —

Erected by the Citizens of Naugatuck A.D. 1885. In memory of her sons who fought to maintain the Union 1861-1865. The deeds of those who died in defense of the government of . . . — — Map (db m23920) WM

82 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Naugatuck — Naugatuck Veterans Monument —

Naugatuck Honors the Men and Women who Served Their Country in Time of Need [ Center panel ] Vietnam Alho, Antonio L. • Brewer, Samuel A. • Carney, James P. • Fabrisi, Pail E. • Holland, Joseph P. • Schultz, John P. . . . — — Map (db m23918) WM

83 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Naugatuck — Rubber Glove Employees World War I Memorial —

In Honor Of The Employees Of Goodyear’s India Rubber Glove Manufacturing Company Who At The Call Of Their Country Laid Aside Their Vocations And Entered The Service To Fight In The Great War For World-Wide Liberty 1917 – . . . — — Map (db m83083) WM

84 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Naugatuck — Rubber Shoe Employees World War I Memorial —

In Honor Of The Employees Of Goodyear’s Metallic Rubber Shoe Company Who At The Call Of Their Country Laid Aside Their Vocations And Entered The Service To Fight In The Great War For World-Wide Liberty 1917 – 1919 Samuel W.K. . . . — — Map (db m83084) WM

85 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Naugatuck — United States Rubber Employees World War I Memorial — Reported permanently removed

In Honor Of The Employees Of United States Rubber Company • Jersey Factory • Who At The Call Of Their Country Laid Aside Their Vocations And Entered The Service To Fight In The Great War For World-Wide Liberty 1917 – 1919 Henry J. . . . — — Map (db m241145) WM

86 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Oxford — Our Hero Dead World War II —

Our Hero Dead World War II Sgt. David S. Miles • Pvt. Albert Vaivoda • Capt. Kenyon S Congdon • 1st Lieut. Cornella A. Wyckoff, M.D. • P.F.C. Edwin H. Cassidy • P.F.C. S. Robert O’Donovan • Pvt. Alvin H. Treat • S/Sgt. Louis F. Smith • P.F.C. . . . — — Map (db m19477) HM

87 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Oxford — Oxford —

Originally part of Derby, Oxford was settled by people pushing inland from Derby, Stratford, and New Haven. Land was acquired in five purchases from the Paugussett and Pootatuck Indians. The first grant of settlement appears in Derby records of . . . — — Map (db m19478) HM

88 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Oxford — Oxford World War I Monument —

Erected in Honor of Those from Oxford Who Served Their Country In the World War 1917 – 1919 Albert E. Arnold · Maurice C. Barry · Carl Benson · Frank W. Carlson · Ole S. Christensen · Albert G. Dahinden · Ralph E. Davis · Thomas F. . . . — — Map (db m137349) WM

89 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth — Constitution Oak —

Constitution Oak In 1902, Connecticut held a constitutional convention. Each town was given a pin oak to honor the event. This tree is one of the few remaining. — — Map (db m28119) HM

90 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth — First Congregational Church of Plymouth —

First Congregational Church of Plymouth The First Congregational Church had its beginnings as the Ecclesiastical Society of Northbury, established in 1739. The first meetinghouse was completed during the 1760s. The second meetinghouse was . . . — — Map (db m90830) HM

91 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth — Greystone Falls — Ireland, Hoadleyville, Greystone — Plymouth, CT —

Eli Terry was born April 13, 1772. In 1793 Eli Terry moved to Plymouth where he was involved in the production of wooden movement clocks. Due to Terry's manufacturing techniques, clocks became affordable to the American household. In . . . — — Map (db m90894) HM

92 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth — Plymouth —

Plymouth First settled in the 1720's on land acquired from the Tunxis Indians, the Town of Plymouth, originally named Northbury, was incorporated in 1795. It includes the communities of Plymouth, Terryville, Pequabuck (formerly Susanville), East . . . — — Map (db m28095) HM

93 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth — Plymouth Burying Ground — 1747 —

Plymouth Burying Ground 1747 National Register of Historic Places Here lie buried Veterans of the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812. The gravestones are in rows running north and south. The bodies were placed . . . — — Map (db m90734) HM

94 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth — Plymouth Center School —

Plymouth Center School Plymouth Center School (right side of top photo) stood on this site from 1900 to 1952. It was built for $6,330, and did not include indoor plumbing. There was an outhouse with separate sections for the boys, girls, and . . . — — Map (db m90736) HM

95 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth — Plymouth Soldiers Memorial —

[ south side ] Lincoln Erected to Perpetuate the Memory Of Those Who Lost Their Lives In The War of 1861 Chaplain James Averill • Lieut. E. J. Candee • Lieut. H. Hubbard • Sgt. W.A. Bishop • Sgt. H.D. Bishop • Sgt. D.B. Wooster • . . . — — Map (db m28097) HM

96 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth — Site Of St. Peter’s Church —

Site Of St. Peter’s Church 1796 - 1915 (panel next to the marker) St. Peter’s Episcopal Church St. Peter's Episcopal parish was organized in 1740 by eleven families who longed for their beloved Church of England. They built . . . — — Map (db m90730) HM

97 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth — The Mystery of the Stoughton Bell —

This bell came from the Stoughton Building, the structure with the cupola and windvane on your right. It was named after the family of Frederick Stoughton, who donated funds for its renovation in the 1950s. The inscriptions on the bell . . . — — Map (db m304241) HM

98 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth, Terryville — Dorence Atwater, Plymouth's Civil War Hero —

Dorence Atwater grew up in the Terryville section of Plymouth. He enlisted in the union Army in 1861 and was captured by Confederate forces in 1863. In February 1864, he was moved to the infamous Andersonville prison camp in Georgia, . . . — — Map (db m28053) HM

99 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth, Terryville — East Plymouth and St. Matthew’s Cemetery —

The History of the East Plymouth and St. Matthew's Cemetery East Plymouth (also known as East Church), located at the boundary convergence of Bristol, Plymouth and Harwinton, became a distinct community largely because of events occurring in . . . — — Map (db m90893) HM

100 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth, Terryville — James Johnson House —

. . . — — Map (db m90833) HM

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