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Historical Markers and War Memorials in South Central Region

Connecticut replaced its counties with regions. Confusingly, you’ll find Connecticut’s legacy counties on our Regions page.
 
Clickable Map of South Central Region, Connecticut and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg South Central Region, CT (545) Capitol Region, CT (726) Greater Bridgeport Region, CT (171) Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, CT (267) Naugatuck Valley Region, CT (220) Suffolk County, NY (532)  SouthCentralRegion(545) South Central Region (545)  CapitolRegion(726) Capitol Region (726)  GreaterBridgeportRegion(171) Greater Bridgeport Region (171)  LowerConnecticutRiverValleyRegion(267) Lower Connecticut River Valley Region (267)  NaugatuckValleyRegion(220) Naugatuck Valley Region (220)  SuffolkCountyNew York(532) Suffolk County (532)
New Haven is the region seat for South Central Region
Adjacent to South Central Region, Connecticut
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1 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Bethany — Bethany —
On Peck Road 0.2 miles west of Amity Road (Connecticut Route 63), on the right when traveling west.
In 1738 Amity Parish in New Haven and Milford, including most of present-day Woodbridge and Bethany, was incorporated by the General Assembly of Connecticut Colony. The earliest schoolhouse was built in 1750 in the northern half of Amity Parish. It . . . — — Map (db m22566) HM
2 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Bethany — Bethany Veterans Monument —
On Peck Road at Amity Road (Connecticut Route 63), on the right when traveling west on Peck Road.
To the Memory of Those Citizens of Bethany Who Left Home With the Armed Forces In Defense of This Nation Erected by Beletzky - Hoppe VFW Post 2448 — — Map (db m22567) WM
3 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Bethany — Bethany Veterans Wall Of Honor —
Near Beacon Road (Connecticut Route 42) 1 mile east of Dolly Drive, on the right when traveling east.
[ left panel ] Harold Durley USMC 1961 – 1964 • George D Vaill Sr USN WWII • Timothy L Vaill USN Vietnam • George D Vaill Jr. USAF Vietnam • Ernest Russell USA Korea • Harold E Lineweber USA Korea • Marcel J Lamy USA Korea • George P . . . — — Map (db m152578) HM
4 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — A Celebration of Life —
Near Shore Drive (Connecticut Route 142) east of Killams Point Road, on the right when traveling east.
In honor and loving memory of a morally kind and financially generous Branford resident "Ruth deRouchement Dese". Ruth was one of the founders of the first Alzheimer's Disease Support Groups in the country, and because of her love for the . . . — — Map (db m298261) HM
5 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Branford Soldiers Garden —
On Melrose Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated Veterans Day November 11, 2021 This garden was planted to honor and commemorate the many Branford soldiers who have proudly served in the Armed Services and the many sacrifices they have made for our country. These brave soldiers . . . — — Map (db m300374) HM
6 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Charity Norton Leete — America 250 | Connecticut —
Near Connecticut Turnpike (Interstate 95) west of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
7 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Job Lanthrop — America 250 | Connecticut —
On Connecticut Turnpike (Interstate 95) east of U.S. 1, on the right when traveling east.
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
8 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — John B. Sliney — Allegiance. Dedication. Devotion. Unselfishness. —
Near Melrose Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
These remarkable traits were best exemplified by a civic giant and athlete in the form of 2003 Branford Sports Hall of Fame inductee John B. Sliney. Born in Branford on April 6, 1897, John was the son of John T. and Hannah Buckley Sliney, . . . — — Map (db m300402) HM
9 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Outer Island — World of Wonder and Beauty —
On Indian Point Road.
"Be very happy when young people who haven't had a chance to see such a beautiful place come to the island. Their eyes just open up." -Elizabeth Hird Outer Island's unique history and beauty make it a must-see. This unit of the Stewart B. . . . — — Map (db m265821) HM
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10 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Pardee Memorial Park — World War II Memorial —
On Westwood Road, on the right when traveling south.
This park dedicated July 4, 1946 to the men who gave their lives in World War II Robert E. Kells • Frank J. Luza • William H. Pardee Jr. • Zenna Radovicz • Donald S. Schubert — — Map (db m269429) WM
11 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Short Beach Freedom Memorial —
On Westwood Road, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom since World War II Vietnam S/Sgt Edward M. Hardwick Erected 1970 by grateful citizens of Short Beach — — Map (db m269430) WM
12 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Stony Creek Civil War & Persian Gulf Memorial —
On Thimble Island Road at Halls Point Road, on the right when traveling south on Thimble Island Road.
Civil War 1861-1865 ★★★ Bradley Franklin • Bush Timothy G. • Dibble Elizur B. • Hall Roger • Hotchkins John • Howd W. Theodore • Page Henry • Paine Richard J. • Palmer W. Bradley • Tucker Lewis M. . . . — — Map (db m265540) WM
13 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Stony Creek Korean and Vietnam Honor Roll — 1950-1953   1961-1974 —
On Thimble Island Road at Halls Point Road, on the right when traveling south on Thimble Island Road.
Ablondi Peter • Allen Alfred • Allen Arthur • Allen Charles • Allen Jack • Altermatt John • Atkinson Donald • Atkinson George • Baker David • Barnes Charles Jr. • Barnes John Jr. • Bernard Thomas • Brainerd Charles • Brainerd . . . — — Map (db m265485) WM
14 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Stony Creek Revolutionary War & War of 1812 Memorial —
On Thimble Island Road at Halls Point Road, on the right when traveling south on Thimble Island Road.
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
15 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Stony Creek World War I Memorial —
On Thimble Island Road at Halls Point Road, on the right when traveling south on Thimble Island Road.
A Tribute To The Valor of the Men of Stony Creek Who Entered the Service of their Country to Fight in The Great War For World-Wide Liberty 1917-1919 Frank Pablondi • Maynard L. Allen • Joseph Anderson • Rocco V. Barba . . . — — Map (db m265529) WM
16 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Stony Creek World War II Honor Roll —
On Thimble Island Road at Halls Point Road, on the right when traveling south on Thimble Island Road.
Allen James • Allen Harold • Anderson Sven • Balestracci Herman • Balestracci Lovis • Barnes John • Bernard Frank • Betts Howard • Biagiarelli Paul • Biagiarelli Peter • Canfield Norton • Carden Gerald • Ceccolini Harold • . . . — — Map (db m291821) WM
17 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Stony Creek: An Historic Village —
On Indian Point Road south of Thimble Island Road, on the right when traveling south.
Discovered in the mid-19th Century, the strength and beauty of Stony Creek granite made it much in demand for many types of construction. Quarries sprang up to supply the unique pink granite for bridges, buildings and monuments. By the start of . . . — — Map (db m266221) HM
18 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — These Stones —
On Thimble Island Road at Halls Point Road, on the right when traveling north on Thimble Island Road.
These stones were worked by our quarrymen we place them here in tribute to them and all who have quarried Stony Creek granite — — Map (db m266222) HM
19 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — 1918 Flu Epidemic Victims —
On Monroe Street west of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of the scores of Catholic victims of the 1918 Flu Epidemic who lie here in unmarked graves. Pray for Them Presented by Dan Cosgrove — — Map (db m299374) HM
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20 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — American Legion Post 83 —
On Harbor Street south of Parker Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Former site of Corcoran Sundquist Post 83 American Legion To Honor All Veterans — — Map (db m246118) HM WM
21 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — Branford —
On Main Street at Town Hall Drive, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Branford In 1638 the New Haven Colony traded "eleven coats of trucking cloth and one coat of English cloth made in the English fashion" to the Mattabesec Indians for land known as Totokett (Tidal River). The First permanent settlement was . . . — — Map (db m35588) HM
22 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — Branford Soldiers Monument —
On Main Street at Town Hall Drive, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Branford To Her Brave Sons Who Fought In The War Of The Rebellion 1861 – 1865 One Country – One Flag GAR 1885 [ battle names inscribed on the column ] Antietam • Fredericksburg • Shiloh • Gettysburg • Vicksburg . . . — — Map (db m35645) HM
23 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — Branford Veterans Memorial —
On Main Street near Town Hall Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory of Those Who Served Those Who Were Disabled In Service And Those Who Gave Their Lives In World War II and the Korean Conflict Vietnam — — Map (db m35587) WM
24 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — Branford World War II Memorial —
On Eades Street at S Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Eades Street.
Life, to be sure, is nothing much to lose. But young men think it is - and we were young. George Adams · Elmer P. Anderson · James W. Barba · Bernard B. Brown · David O. Champagne · John W. Clark · William G. Colby · Arthur Morse Curtis · . . . — — Map (db m246101) WM
25 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — CT177 — Cambridge — Witness Stone —
On Main Street at Taintor Drive, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Farmer & Laborer Enslaved here and in New London by local doctor and his widow C 1757 — — Map (db m295778) HM
26 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — Cenotaph —
On Main Street at Town Hall Drive, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Pro Patria 1917-1918 ( descriptive plaque ) Branford resident and Army veteran, J. Andre Smith designed the Cenotaph as a memorial to World War I servicemen who lost their lives in battle and rest in foreign soil. Its granite carving . . . — — Map (db m245810) WM
27 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — Delta Company — 1st Bn 102 Inf. Rgt. —
Near Harbor Street west of Parker Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Delta Company 1st Bn 102 Inf. Rgt. OEF VII Afghanistan 2006 - 2007 Cpt. Jeffrey Ritter - Commander 1Sg Edward Masotta - First Sergeant Robert Angus · Luis Arena · Dennis Bertholet · Jason Bloom · David Caban · Victor Cabantorres · . . . — — Map (db m246115) WM
28 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — Founding of Yale College —
On Main Street at Montowese Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Near This Green Yale College Was Founded, 1701 By Ten Ministers Who Gave Their Books — — Map (db m269372) HM
29 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — Isaac C. Moses —
On Montowese Street at Damberg Place, on the right when traveling north on Montowese Street.
(Original inscription) Sacred to the Memory of Isaac C. Moses of Charleston, S.C. who died at Branford, CT. Sept. 3, 1834 Æ 53 Isaac Clifton Moses (1781-1834), a merchant in Charleston, died in a buggy accident while . . . — — Map (db m295706) HM
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30 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — 135 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour — The Lafayette Trail —
On Main Street 0.2 miles east of U.S. 1, on the right when traveling west.
On August 21, 1824, General Lafayette was welcomed in Branford where he received civil and military honors on his way to New London. (same message both sides) — — Map (db m298233) HM
31 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — Last Horse Tying Ring in Branford —
On Main Street at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Circa 1876 This spot marks the last remaining horse tying ring in Branford, used to tie a horse while shopping at the Hosley Block. Preservation 1976 by L.G. Tipping- J.J. Burton — — Map (db m269370) HM
32 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — Laurel Street School —
On Laurel Street at Cedar Street, on the right when traveling north on Laurel Street.
On this site stood The Laurel Street School 1895 - 1994 — — Map (db m246105) HM
33 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — Meeting of Ministers —
On Montoweese Street (Connecticut Route 146) at S Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Montoweese Street.
In the house of The Rev. Samuel Russel once standing near this spot was held in 1700 the meeting of ministers of the Colony of Connecticut when they gave books for the founding of the collegiate school which now bears the name of Yale University . . . — — Map (db m246098) HM
34 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — Millstone —
On Montowese Street at S Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Montowese Street.
Here, overlooking the tidal river, where they might worship God in their own way, English Puritans from Wethersfield in A.D. 1644 erected the first "foursquare," rough-hewn log meeting house of the First Congregational Church in Branford, then . . . — — Map (db m243108) HM
35 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — The James Blackstone Memorial Library —
On Main Street near Cedar Street, on the right when traveling south.
This building, which was completed and dedicated in 1896, is the gift of Timothy B Blackstone, of Chicago, Illinois, who died in that city May 26, 1900. Mr Blackstone was born in Branford in 1829, and he gave this building to the people of his . . . — — Map (db m246103) HM
36 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford, Branford Center — Totokett House — 1756 —
On Main Street at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Ezekiel Hayes, Builder Great-grandfather of President Rutherford B. Hayes (Bricks were made on the premises) — — Map (db m269371) HM
37 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — 9/11 Memorial —
On Hemingway Avenue (Connecticut Route 142) at River Stret, on the right when traveling north on Hemingway Avenue.
This piece of steel came from one of the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center in New York City that were destroyed by the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Let us not forget the lives lost in New York, Pennsylvania and at The Pentagon . . . — — Map (db m250331) HM
38 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — Aglino "Aggie" Masotta —
On Roma Street at Kenneth Street, on the right when traveling south on Roma Street.
Founder of the East Shore Babe Ruth League in 1950 Became director of adult softball in East Haven in 1956 Founder of the East Haven Umpires Association in 1961 "ASA" district commissioner in 1987 Aggie was a father to us all Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m295787) HM
39 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — Bronze Bell —
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at High Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Bronze Bell Presented to the Town of East Haven Commemorating American Bicentennial 1776 – 1976 By the Exchange Club of East Haven It Served the Christ Church Congregation From 1848 to 1964 Also Presented By East Haven . . . — — Map (db m35583) HM
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40 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven —
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Chidsey Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This area, purchased by the Reverend John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton in 1638, was later known as East Farms. It was obtained from Indian sachems Momaugin and Mantowese. In 1639 Thomas Gregson, the first landowner, purchased Solitary Cove, . . . — — Map (db m35312) HM
41 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven Charter Day —
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at High Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Town of East Haven Connecticut This flagpole was dedicated to the residents of the Town of East Haven on Charter Day May 10, 1985 in observance of the 200th Anniversary of the Town Incorporation and granting of its Charter. Mayor . . . — — Map (db m35582) HM
42 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven Veterans Memorial —
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Hemingway Avenue ( Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
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
43 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven Veterans Monument —
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Hemingway Avenue ( Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Keep Forever Living The Freedos For Which They Served Let None Forget They Gave Their All And Faltered Not When Came The Call Erected By East Haven Town Green Restoration Committee American Legion Post 89 American Legion . . . — — Map (db m35555) WM
44 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven World War II Memorial —
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Hemingway Avenue ( Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
1941     1945 East Haven World War II Memorial In Loving Memory of Our Sons Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice Sisto A. Aldieri • Frederic N. Burdette • John E. Cox • Thomas N. Fenney • Joseph Ferraiolo • Richard J. Fox • Kenneth H. Hall • . . . — — Map (db m35552) HM
45 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven World War Memorial —
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Hemingway Avenue ( Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
East Haven World War Memorial Not In Vain They Served 1917 1918 These Gave Their Lives Harry R. Bartlett Cortland V. Birdsell William Corcoran John B. Healey John Liedke — — Map (db m35556) HM
46 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — Edward "Jack" Jackowicz Sr. —
On Hemingway Avenue (Connecticut Route 142) near RiverStreet, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of Edward "Jack" Jackowicz Sr. for his 27 years of dedication to the town & community of East Haven as chairman & grand marshall of the Memorial Day parade who was stricken at the end of the parade at this site on May 25 1998 — — Map (db m250336) HM
47 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — 124 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour — The Lafayette Trail —
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Park Place, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
On August 21, 1824, General Lafayette was welcomed in East Haven where a crowd had assembled and a militia company fired a gun salute. — — Map (db m276254) HM
48 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — Marquis de Lafayette Encampment —
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Park Place, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
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
49 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — Old Stone Meeting House —
On High Street at Main Street ( Route 100), on the right when traveling north on High Street.
1774   Old Stone Meeting House   1974 George Landcraft – Designer Oldest Stone Meeting House in New England 1711 founding of church – Jacob Hemingway first student of Yale, first pastor of church. 1772 started construction. 1774 . . . — — Map (db m35584) HM
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50 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — Site of the Theodore Roosevelt Oak —
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Hemingway Avenue ( Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This is the Site Of The Theodore Roosevelt Oak Given by The President of The United States To the Town of East Haven On May 1, 1908 Erected by The East Haven Women's Club 1965 — — Map (db m35580) HM
51 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, East Haven, The Centre — Sons of East Haven Memorial —
On Kenneth Street at Roma Street, on the right when traveling north on Kenneth Street.
Dedicated to the memory of the Sons of East Haven who gave their lives for their country In World Wars I and II — — Map (db m295786) WM
52 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Anne Conover Nature Education Trail Dedication —
Near Meadowlands 0.3 miles east of Clapboard Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
This nature trail is dedicated to the memory of Anne R. Conover in recognition of her contribution to the cause of preserving the tidal wetlands of Connecticut, and to her vision in protecting 200 acres of tidal wetlands that today form the . . . — — Map (db m248812) HM
53 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Barn Complex —
Near Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
The barn complex is made up of three barns and additions assembled over a period of about eighty years. The first barn was an embarkment barn facing south constructed shortly before the house was built in 1844. It has a traditional hay loft on . . . — — Map (db m260280) HM
54 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Birthplace of Sophia Fowler —
On Boston Post Road (U.S. 1) at Moose Hill Road, on the right when traveling west on Boston Post Road.
. . . — — Map (db m270131) HM
55 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Bunkhouse and Wagon Shed —
Near Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) near Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
This two part building has been reconstructed from measured drawings and remnants of the original which stood until 2003. The lower of the structures is the older and dated to the early nineteenth century. It functioned as a wagon shed and . . . — — Map (db m259627) HM
56 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Charcoal Making Site —
Near Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) near Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
Charcoal was made by carefully constructing a pile of wood, covering it with sod, igniting it, and then controlling oxidation. This leveled circular area was the site of charcoal production on the Dudley Farm dating back to the early . . . — — Map (db m259390) HM
57 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Chickens on the Farm —
Near Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
Chickens of the American barnyard are long descended from domesticated jungle fowl of India and Asia going back beyond 4000 years. Chickens are the most common birds, however North American farms often include turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea . . . — — Map (db m260050) HM
58 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — 504 — Dudley Farm Historic District —
On Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
Dudley Farm Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m258790) HM
59 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Erastus Dudley House —
Near Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
Erastus Dudley built his house on this location sometime after 1812. He purchased the land totaling 35 acres along with a barn from his brother Loveman shortly after he and his brothers had inherited their grandfather Jared's property. The . . . — — Map (db m258920) HM
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60 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Farm Shed —
Near Durham Rod (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
This small post and beam structure was built in the early 20th century. Farm mechanical work took place here and a sign on the wall referred to it as "Operation Central". It was lengthened three feet on the west side at some point to . . . — — Map (db m260053) HM
61 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Farmhouse —
On Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
The Dudley Form House was built in 1844 by Erastus Dudley. It was for Ruth, himself, and his son Nathan who was soon to wed Sophonia. Its Greek Revival style was in keeping with many built during the 1840's. On the interior however, was a . . . — — Map (db m260103) HM
62 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Faulkner's Island —
Near Farmers Wharf Road south of Whitfield Street, on the right when traveling south.
Faulkner's Island and its historic lighthouse have played an important role in the history of Long Island Sound. The crescent-shaped island contains no less than 3 acres and lies 3 1/2 miles south of the Guilford Harbor. It is listed in the . . . — — Map (db m247047) HM
63 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Four Centuries of Harvesting and Protecting the Salt Meadows —
Near Meadowlands east of Clapboard Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
1640s The first settlers of Guilford harvest hay from salt meadows along the East River.   1699  Howlet's Bridge is constructed.   1708  Ebenezer Hubbard comes to live in the section known as "Howlet's", named from the lots where the wolves . . . — — Map (db m248816) HM
64 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Ice House —
Near Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
Located here just behind the adjacent small barn was the farm ice house. Measuring 14 x 18 feet, it was used for the storage of ice harvested from the pond to the southeast. Cut from the shallow pond each winter, it would be stacked in the ice . . . — — Map (db m259394) HM
65 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Jared Eliot Preserve —
On Mulberry Point Road at Mulberry Farms Road, on the left when traveling south on Mulberry Point Road.
Guilford Land Conservation Trust welcomes you to... Jared Eliot Trails Jared Eliot Preserve Welcome to the Jared Eliot Preserve, a unique sanctuary along Connecticut's intensively developed coast. This property has been protected . . . — — Map (db m246596) HM
66 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Len Hubbard Municipal Marina —
On Whitfield Street south of Seaview Terrace, on the left when traveling south.
The first official documentation noting the existence of "Sluice Creek" dates back to 1645 where a private tide mill was established. Since then, The Len Hubbard Municipal Marina as we would come to know it today, has undergone several drastic . . . — — Map (db m261933) HM
67 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Lucy Dudley Baldwin 1721 – 1758 —
On Great Hill Road south of Long Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
Mother of Abraham Baldwin Georgia signer of the U.S. Constitution Born in N. Guilford Connecticut 1754 Died while serving as a U.S. Senator from Georgia in 1807 Buried in Rock Creek Cemetery Washington D.C. Placed by the District of . . . — — Map (db m299082) HM
68 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Lyman Beecher — 1775-1863 —
On Ledge Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
Famous early American theologian lived, learned, worshipped in this area with Aunt Benton and Uncle Lot after mother died. Entered Yale at age 16, graduated 1797. Married Roxanne Foote of Guilford 1798. Father of Henry Ward . . . — — Map (db m269573) HM
69 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — 548 — Meeting House Hill Historic District —
On Ledge Hill Road when traveling south.
Meeting House Hill Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m269660) HM
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70 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Meigs' Raid — American Revolutionary War —
On Colonial Road south of Falcon Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
71 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Mill Site —
On Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the left when traveling north.
The Baldwin Dudley Pond, which is a portion of the Menunkatuck or West River, is the site of what was once the crossroads and center of commerce for this part of Guilford. Located here on the dammed up river were a Tannery, Bone Mill and Bark . . . — — Map (db m260379) HM
72 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Oxen on the Farm —
Near Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
Beginning with the mid-17th century every farm of any size had a pair of oxen. They represented the primary mode of power for working the land. The clearing, plowing and cart hauling, for which they were well suited, lasted into the late 19th . . . — — Map (db m260052) HM
73 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — CT23 — Peter Gardner — Witness Stone —
On Ledge Hill Road south of Long Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
Farmer & Fiddler Married to Dinah in North Guilford Church Emancipated 1793 Died 1825 — — Map (db m299081) HM
74 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Sachem's Head School — 1831-1931 —
On Colonial Road south of Benton’s Kmoll, on the left when traveling south.
On this site stood the first school house in Sachem's Head. Originally a disused shoemaker's shop that moved from Mulberry Point and converted into a school house. This one-room institution remained in the heart of Sachem's Head for a . . . — — Map (db m299382) HM
75 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Salt Haying — from 1650-1938 —
Near Meadowlands east of Clapboard Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
Salt hay was one of the many resources a marsh had to offer to the early farmer—if he could manage to drag it out of the marsh over soft peat and mud. One innovation in the harvest of salt hay simply involved stacking the hay on a staddle, a . . . — — Map (db m248814) HM
76 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — CT21 — Shem — Witness Stone —
On Ledge Hill Road south of Long Hill Rd, on the right when traveling south.
Revolutionary War solider while enslaved Farmed the land Died June 6, 1794, age 68 Gravestone in this cemetery — — Map (db m299078) HM WM
77 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Sugarhouse —
Near Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
This small sugarhouse is a reconstruction of the building shown in the original photo which dates to about 1900. The remnants of the old structure existed until recently when the last beams were dismantled to make way for the new house. The . . . — — Map (db m258923) HM
78 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — The East River Watershed and Tidal Marsh — Tidal Marsh Conservation —
Near Meadowlands east of Clapboard Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Tidal Marsh and the Watershed You are now standing 1.5 miles from the mouth of the East River. All water within the East River watershed, which covers half of Guilford and one third of Madison, flows downhill through a network of streams . . . — — Map (db m248820) HM
79 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — The Flower Gardens —
Near Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
The flower and herb gardens have been installed over a number of years. It has not been possible to replicate the original flower gardens due to the growth of large trees along the road and behind the house. There are however, still many plants . . . — — Map (db m260098) HM
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80 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — The Guilford Land Trust Welcomes You to Big Maple — About Big Maple —
On Granite Road south of Hoyt Lane, on the right when traveling south.
The Big Maple property is a lowland area of about 31 acres, filling the cleft between the prominent Moose Hill and the lesser known Chestnut Hill. Through this lowland flows the Chestnut Branch of Hoadley Creek, whose headwaters are found just . . . — — Map (db m280406) HM
81 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — The Little Red Shack of Grass Island —
On Whitfield Street south of Seaview Terrace, on the left when traveling south.
Grass Island's "Little Red Shack", as it is often referred to, was constructed by local druggist J. Harrison Monroe in 1914 as a summer cottage for his family. Here the Monroe family enjoyed summer activities such as fishing, picnicking and social . . . — — Map (db m262260) HM
82 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — The Munger Barn —
Near Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
The Munger Barn, built around 1870, was previously located on the Munger property in the town of Madison where it first functioned as a cow and hay barn during the 19th and early 20th century. Henry Munger used the barn for sixty years prior . . . — — Map (db m258921) HM
83 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — The Orchard —
Near Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
The apple tree is native to Europe having been brought here by the colonists. This historic orchard contains fifteen apple trees chosen for their use on New England farms during the 19th century. Six varieties include Cox Orange Pippin, Pound . . . — — Map (db m260097) HM
84 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — The Return of Bluebirds and Ospreys — The Scourge of DDT —
Near Meadowlands east of Clapboard Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
Banned nationwide in 1972, the pesticide DDT was used in this country to control insect pests. With many fewer insects to feed on, Eastern Bluebird and other songbird populations suffered significant population declines. Bluebirds also died from . . . — — Map (db m248821) HM
85 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — CT22 — Tombo — Witness Stone —
On Ledge Hill Road south of Long Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
Thomas Bow/Beau/Bray Farmer in North Guilford Husband of Pender, then Candace Enslaved by a minister Emancipated by 1800 Died between 1802 and 1822 — — Map (db m299080) HM
86 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Tribute to Freedom —
Near Farmers Wharf Road south of Whitfield Street, on the right when traveling south.
On September 11, 2001 a surprise terrorist attack originating from across these waters struck America, taking the lives of nearly 3,000 people at the New York Twin Towers, the Pentagon in Washington, DC and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania . . . — — Map (db m247043) WM
87 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Water Pumping System —
Near Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north.
The windmill was part of an active water supply system for the farm. The pumping action provided by the rotating blade would move water from the well located under the windmill up and into a storage tank in the tower. Once in the tank, water could . . . — — Map (db m260054) HM
88 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — West Side Cemetery — -Established 1815- —
On 3 Mile Course, on the right when traveling north.
For almost 200 years the graves on the Guilford Green were grazed upon and trampled by pasturing animals. In 1815 the grave markers were moved to newly established cemeteries. This cemetery was incorporated in 1818 under the name of The . . . — — Map (db m264921) HM
89 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Westwoods — Westwoods Cox School Entrance —
On 3 Mile Course south of Farm View Lane, on the right when traveling south.
About Westwoods Westwoods is one of the largest contiguous coastal forests in the corridor between New York and Boston. With 39 miles of trails across more than 1,000 acres, Westwoods is the largest recreational area in Guilford. Beginning . . . — — Map (db m295499) HM
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90 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford, Guilford Center — "We Will Never Forget" —
Near Broad Street.
In Remembrance of the Heroes and Victims of September 11, 2001 Gift of the Guilford Garden Club — — Map (db m269368) WM
91 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford, Guilford Center — Agnes Dickinson Lee —
On Broad Street (Connecticut Route 77) at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
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
92 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford, Guilford Center — Andrew Leete Home Site —
On Broad Street at Whitfield Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
1643 • 1702 On this site lived Andrew Leete, principal preserver of the Charter of Conn. from usurper Sir Edmund Andross, 1687, member of the Conn. General Court granting charter to Yale College 1701 — — Map (db m57125) HM
93 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford, Guilford Center — Barn —
On Stone House Lane north of Old Whitfield Street, on the left when traveling north.
This building was constructed in the 1870s as a barn, workshop, and shed when the property was known as the Old Stone House Farm. It was originally located much closer to the back of the Whitfield House. During the 1930s, the Whitfield House . . . — — Map (db m248396) HM
94 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford, Guilford Center — Beecher House — 1770 —
On Old Whitfield Street south of Seaside Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This house was built facing the Green in 1770 and was drawn here by 70 oxen in 1829. It was owned by Dr. Lyman Beecher father of Henry Ward Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin — — Map (db m299369) HM
95 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford, Guilford Center — CT200 — Bristol — Witness Stone —
On Whitfield Street (Connecticut Route 77) at Broad Street, on the left when traveling north on Whitfield Street.
Enslaved here at Medad Stone's tavern circa 1790 Emancipated 1802 — — Map (db m266516) HM
96 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford, Guilford Center — CT3 — Candace — Witness Stone —
On Boston Street (Connecticut Route 146) east of Graves Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Spinner & baker Enslaved here 1773 Emancipated 1793 — — Map (db m275617) HM
97 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford, Guilford Center — Centennial Anniversary —
On Boston Street (Connecticut Route 146) at Whitfield Street ( Route 146), on the right when traveling west on Boston Street.
American Legion Post 48, Guilford Commemorates the 100th. Year of its Founding, Honoring Members Past, Present & Future Oct. 9, 1919 - Oct. 9, 2019 — — Map (db m275479) HM
98 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford, Guilford Center — Christ Episcopal Church — 1838 —
On Park Street north of Boston Street, on the right when traveling north.
The parish was organized in 1744, by Samuel Johnson, father of Episcopacy in Connecticut and first president of King's College (later Columbia University). The first structure (1750) was located inside the Green, surrounded by poplars. (Later the . . . — — Map (db m260105) HM
99 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford, Guilford Center — Churches on the Guilford Green —
On Park Street at Boston Street ( Route 146), on the right when traveling south on Park Street.
As a gathering place, the Green once accommodated several churches, including Christ Episcopal Church (the Church of England). Can you find the ground plaque located 58 feet from this spot, which marks its original site? The . . . — — Map (db m272962) HM
100 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford, Guilford Center — Covenant Stone —
On Whitfield Street at Old Whitfield Street, on the left when traveling south on Whitfield Street.
We whose names are hereunder written, intending by God’s gracious permission to plant ourselves in New England, and if it may be, in the southerly part about Quinnipiack, we do faithfully promise each to other, for ourselves and our families and . . . — — Map (db m266473) HM

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