On Center Road at Morehouse Road, on the right when traveling east on Center Road.
[ front ]
Easton
North Fairfield, a part of the town of Fairfield, was purchased from the Aspetuck Indians in 1670 for thirty pounds and an amount of trucking cloth. In 1762 the Connecticut General Assembly established the parish of . . . — — Map (db m30939) HM
On Stepney Road (Connecticut Route 59) at Sport Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on Stepney Road.
1914 1919
Easton Remembers
The Great War
These Served
Dr. C. Lincoln Banks • Frank G. Davis • Howard Elderd • Marna W. Gilbert • Carlton, Gordon • Victor E. Gustafson • Andrew Jaros • John G. Keller • Joseph H. Keller • Daniel Klein • Fred . . . — — Map (db m30943) HM
On Center Road at Morehouse Road, on the right when traveling east on Center Road.
Lest We Forget
In Memory Of The Easton Veterans
Of World War II And Korea
Albers, Jack • Allen, G.I. • Allison, Robert • Anton, Richard • Anton, Robert C. • Baksay, John Jr. • Ballantyne, Arthur S. • Ballantyne, James R. • Barbieri, Frank E. • . . . — — Map (db m30941) WM
Near Old Post Road at Penfield Road, on the right when traveling north.
Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University students have united in reverence to honor those who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. These two trees, towering toward the heavens, symbolize our growing strength as a . . . — — Map (db m204021) HM
Near Old Post Road at Penfield Road, on the right when traveling north.
Peter Burr, chief justice of the Superior Court of colonial Connecticut, built the Burr Homestead around 1732. He passed it on to his grandson Thaddeus Burr and his wife Eunice Dennie Burr after their marriage in 1759. In 1775, the Homestead . . . — — Map (db m203754) HM
Near Old Post Road at Beach Road, on the right when traveling north.
With the arrival of the railroad in 1848, coastal towns like Fairfield became popular summer destinations for people seeking refuge from the city. In 1885 New York actor Robert Manuel bought the Sun Tavern as his summer residence and farm. . . . — — Map (db m203396) HM
Near Beach Road at Sunnieholm Drive, on the left when traveling west.
In memory of
Andrew Ward
Born in England 1597
One of the founders of
Wethersfield and Stamford
———
An honored citizen of
Fairfield Conn.
where he died in 1659
———
Member of a Commission graunted to
sev'al p'sons to governe the . . . — — Map (db m27172) HM
Near Old Post Road at Penfield Road, on the right when traveling north.
An important symbol of Fairfield's history, the Burr Homestead is associated with Connecticut's colonial period and some of the most prominent figures of the American Revolution. From the 1700s to the present day, these historic grounds have . . . — — Map (db m203757) HM
On Old Post Road 0.1 miles west of Beach Road, on the right when traveling east.
Home Of
Thaddeus And Eunice Dennie Burr
Here
Dorothy Quincy and John Hancock
President
Of The Continental Congress
Were Married in 1775
Burned By British in 1779
Rebuilt in 1790 — — Map (db m27371) HM
Near Old Post Road at Beach Road, on the right when traveling north.
This shallow depression in the middle of the Green was once a local landmark called Edward's Pond. The town filled in the pond around 1869, with the condition that no buildings be erected so the land would remain part of this public space in . . . — — Map (db m203397) HM
Near Beach Road 0.1 miles west of Sunnieholm Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Marker front:
In 1639 Roger Ludlow and five companions, after serving in the Pequot War, purchased from the Indians a rich and abundant expanse of land which they called by the Indian name "Uncowaye." Shortly thereafter the name "Fairfield" . . . — — Map (db m27176) HM
On Old Post Road at Beach Road, on the left when traveling south on Old Post Road.
This boulder commemorates
the settlement of Fairfield
by Roger Ludlow in 1639
and the burning of the Town
by the British July 8, 1779.
From the founding of the Town
the religious, military and civic life
of the people
has centered . . . — — Map (db m27227) HM
On Old Post Road at Beach Road, on the left when traveling south on Old Post Road.
Fairfield Honor Roll
In Honor of the Men and Women who Have Served In
World War I World War II Korea Vietnam Persian Gulf
[ far left panel ]
Korea [ 559 names listed]
[ left panel ]
World War I [ . . . — — Map (db m27370) WM
On Beach Road at Sunnieholm Drive, on the left when traveling west on Beach Road.
1775 1783
In everlasting memory
of the Patriots and Soldiers of
Fairfield who served in the War
of the American Revolution
———
Erected by the Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
A.D. . . . — — Map (db m27171) HM
On Old Post Road at Beach Road, on the left when traveling south on Old Post Road.
This Memorial is hereby dedicated
to the men and women who
honorably served in the Armed Forces
of the United States of America
during the Vietnam War
December 22, 1961 – May 7, 1975
May their sacrifices for human
rights never be . . . — — Map (db m27229) HM
On Post Road (U.S. 1) near Reef Road, on the right when traveling east.
Trees are a big part of Fairfield's history and sense of community. Trees in developed places, especially on public grounds and in the rights-of-way along Town and state roads, have special significance and require special care. Altogether, more . . . — — Map (db m204359) HM
Near Old Post Road at Beach Road, on the right when traveling north.
Welcome to Fairfield’s Historic Town Green
How Did This Green Come to Be? Most New England towns began with a central common "green." Where you are standing is Fairfield's historic center and is as old as the town itself. In 1639 Roger . . . — — Map (db m204367) HM
Dedicated to the CTDOT employees who have lost their lives while maintaining Connecticut’s roadways in service of the State of Connecticut
We remember
John Hassett • Joseph Kilmas • Peter Favereau • Silvio Voccola • Frank Kafka • Robert . . . — — Map (db m303804) HM
Near Old Post Road at Penfield Road, on the right when traveling north.
President Reagan:
We can never forget the shining example of the many brave men and women who faced death fearlessly in 1956 to regain freedom and self determination for their beloved homeland!"
In Memoriam
of the Freedomfight in . . . — — Map (db m204275) HM
On Beach Road at Sunnieholm Drive, on the right when traveling south on Beach Road.
The word cemetery is derived from the Greek word for "sleeping place." Care and preservation helps old burial grounds like this one survive. By "reading" gravestones, we can learn fascinating stories about the town and its residents. When the . . . — — Map (db m204358) HM
Near Old Post Road at Beach Road, on the right when traveling north.
In 1666 the Colony of Connecticut was divided into four counties: Hartford, New Haven, New London and Fairfield. For nearly 200 years the town of Fairfield, founded in 1639, was the seat of Fairfield County. Its Congregational Meeting House likely . . . — — Map (db m203715) HM
Near Beach Road near Sunnieholm Drive, on the left when traveling north.
This building is renamed and
dedicated in honor and memory of
Fairfield's first Selectman
John J. Sullivan
(1906 – 1997)
Who spent 24 years (1959 – 1983) as town leader. Our town was his life. He lived his . . . — — Map (db m27225) HM
Near Unquowa Road north of School Road, on the right when traveling north.
Mabel Wright was the founder and first president of the Connecticut Audubon Society in 1898. A pioneer conservationist, Mrs. Wright demonstrated a profound influence in the field of nature study and bird protection.
After her death and in . . . — — Map (db m203511) HM
Near Unquowa Road north of School Road, on the right when traveling north.
Mabel Osgood Wright 1859-1935 This garden is dedicated to Mabel Osgood Wright, a champion of bird life and habitat. In 1898 Mrs. Wright founded the Connecticut Audubon Society, and, in 1914 as its president, she created America's first private . . . — — Map (db m203515) HM
On Bronson Avenue 0.1 miles north of Verna Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of the
men of Greenfield Hill
who fought in
the American Revolution
John Alvord • Benjamin Banks 4th • Daniel Banks • David Banks • Ebenezer Banks Esq. • Ebenezer Banks • Elijah Banks • Eliphalet Banks • Gershom Banks • Gershom . . . — — Map (db m27420) HM
Near Old Post Road at Beach Road, on the right when traveling north.
Connecticut's founding Puritans valued education. As early as 1650, towns with 50 or more families were required to teach children to read and write. The goal of education was to teach children how to read so they could gain a moral and spiritual . . . — — Map (db m203400) HM
Near Old Post Road at Town Hall Green, on the right when traveling north.
What makes a tree remarkable? Some trees have uncommon size and beauty; some are very old; others have strong connections with history. The most famous tree in Connecticut history is the Charter Oak, a giant white oak that lived in Hartford . . . — — Map (db m203407) HM
Near Old Post Road at Beach Road, on the right when traveling north.
This majestic tree—not a native of North America—likely started growing somewhere in Europe around the time of the American Civil War. It may have been brought here as a seedling by a well-to-do landowner and planted with other Copper Beech . . . — — Map (db m203753) HM
On Beach Road at Sunnieholm Drive, on the left when traveling west on Beach Road.
In
memory of
Revd John Jones
AB MA
The Revd
John Jones
was born in
Southampton England
in 1595 and was a graduate of
Queens College Cambridge
A Puritan divine of the
Church of England he was
the first pastor of the . . . — — Map (db m27174) HM
On Post Road (U.S. 1) at North Benson Road, on the right when traveling south on Post Road.
Father of Connecticut, Author of the Fundamental Orders, Compiler of the Code of 1650, and Pioneer in the Development of American Constitutional Law.
Founded Fairfield and Made His Home Here from 1639 to 1654 — — Map (db m27141) HM
Connecticut’s Roger Sherman was the only person to sign all four of the founding documents of the United States. Ralph Earl painted this portrait in 1775.
Sherman was born in Massachusetts in 1721 and moved to New Milford, CT, at the age . . . — — Map (db m302454) HM
On Bronson Avenue 0.1 miles Verna Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Site of "Verna"
Home of Timothy Dwight
Chaplain in Continental Army
Pastor of Greenfield
Founder of Academy
Poet of "Greenfield Hill"
President of Yale 1795 - 1815 — — Map (db m27421) HM
On Meeting House Lane 0.1 miles west of Hillside Road, on the left when traveling east.
At the Sign of The Black Horse here Rufus Putnam, Tallyrand, Don Juadenes, Rufus King, Joel Barlow and Tapping Reeve were guests — — Map (db m27563) HM
Near Old Post Road at Beach Road, on the right when traveling north.
Fairfield's prominence brought many important visitors to town, including President George Washington, who recorded his October 16, 1789 visit in his journal. The newly inaugurated president of the United States likely spent the night at Samuel . . . — — Map (db m203404) HM
Near Unquowa Road north of School Road, on the right when traveling north.
The habitat gardens at the Connecticut Audubon Society's Birdcraft Sanctuary show visitors how to create pleasurable, bird-supportive and ecologically regenerative habitats around their homes. The five gardens feature native plants that thrive in . . . — — Map (db m203513) HM
Near Beach Road at Sunnieholm Drive, on the left when traveling west.
In memory
of
Thomas Sherwood
1586 – 1655
Puritan – Pioneer – Ancestor
A founder of New England
A first settler of Fairfield
Deputy to the General Court
Committeeman
Soldier of the Pequot War
and his wives . . . — — Map (db m27173) HM
On Connecticut Turnpike (Interstate 95 at milepost 21) east of Mill Plain Road, on the right when traveling south.
In 1776, Connecticut needed money. The General Assembly directed Timothy Green to print this paper currency.
When the Revolutionary War began, the Connecticut Colony's economy was precarious. Coins were scarce. On June 7, 1776, the . . . — — Map (db m311725) HM
Near Old Post Road at Beach Road, on the right when traveling north.
This tidal marsh was once part of a network of wetlands that covered hundreds of acres and extended south to Long Island Sound, east to Ash Creek and west to Pine Creek. For centuries the area's native inhabitants, the Unquowa, fished and . . . — — Map (db m204276) HM
On Mill Plain Road at Mill Plain Green, on the left when traveling north on Mill Plain Road.
Jonathan Sturges Cottage
Built 1840
Has Been Designated A
National Historic Landmark
This Building Possesses National Significance
In Commemorating the History of The
United States of America
1994
National Park . . . — — Map (db m27375) HM
On Mill Plain Road at Sturges Road, on the left when traveling north on Mill Plain Road.
Site Of
Trinity Church
1790 – 1844
Rev. Philo Shelton
Rector for forty years
First to be ordained by
first American Bishop
Samuel Seabury — — Map (db m27376) HM
On Merritt Parkway (Connecticut Route 15) south of Easton Turnpike ( Route 59), on the right when traveling north.
Constructed to relieve traffic from the congested Boston Post Road, the Merritt Parkway quickly became one of America's premiere roads celebrated for its engineering and beauty. The first segment of the Parkway opened in 1938 as Connecticut's . . . — — Map (db m186856) HM
On Pequot Avenue at Old Post Road, on the left when traveling north on Pequot Avenue.
In Grateful Loving Memory
Of All
Fairfield Sons
Who Have Laid Down Their Lives
For Our Country
World War I
World War II
Korea
Vietnam
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1988
Southport, Conn. — — Map (db m27151) WM
On Whisconier Road (Connecticut Route 25) at Obtuse Hill Road ( Route 133), on the right when traveling north on Whisconier Road.
Brookfield
Parish of Newbury
The land which comprises the geographical area of Brookfield belonged to the towns of Danbury, Newtown, and New Milford. In 1754 the Parish of Newbury was incorporated by decree of the General Assembly with boundaries . . . — — Map (db m35170) HM
On Connecticut Route 37 0.1 miles north of Brush Hill Road ( Route 39), on the left when traveling north.
Front
In the year 1724 twelve men from Fairfield, Connecticut , came to this area to purchase land from the Indians who then inhabited it. They negotiated with Chief Squantz of the Schaghticoke tribe, who lived near the pond in this . . . — — Map (db m23060) HM
On Ball Pond Road (Connecticut Route 39) 0.1 miles north of Gilloti Road, on the left when traveling north.
Upper marker:
The New Fairfield
Volunteer Fire Department
Dedicated To All Members
Past and Present 2003
Lower marker:
The New Fairfield Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. was formed in 1934 consisting of seven districts – . . . — — Map (db m23061) HM
On Connecticut Route 37 0.1 miles north of Brush Hill Road (Route 39), on the left when traveling north.
They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn them.
French & Indian War Samuel Fairchild Militia K.I.A. Aug. 4, 1759 Burmell Barnum Militia K.I.A. Aug. 4, 1761 Civil War Frederick C. . . . — — Map (db m23063) WM
On Rowayton Avenue at Wilson Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Rowayton Avenue.
Memorial Gun
A Cannon of the Heroic Deeds of Our
Soldiers and Sailors of the Republic in the War
of the Rebellion for the Preservation of the Union
Erected 1901
From U.S.S. Tallapossa
(south side plaque)
In Honor of the Citizens of . . . — — Map (db m80306) WM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Catoonah Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
The Methodist Episcopal Church had its beginnings in Ridgefield 1n 1787 when the first meeting was held – just 21 years after Methodism had been introduced into the U.S. from England. In 1789 Jesse Lee, a native of Virginia, was sent north as a . . . — — Map (db m31936) HM
Near Main Street (Connecticut Route 33/35) north of King Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum acknowledges that it rests on the ancestral homelands of Wappinger and Munsee Lenape Peoples. While these Nations are no longer located on their homelands, The Aldrich is determined to make sure that their history . . . — — Map (db m230107) HM
On Bailey Avenue at Main Street ( Route 35), on the left when traveling east on Bailey Avenue. Reported missing.
Louis Bailey (1819-1899), a prominent member of the community, created Bailey Avenue for the purpose of building stores and residences, and for access to the train depot on Prospect St. He was an incorporator of the Ridgefield Savings Bank, a . . . — — Map (db m31998) HM
On Main Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Philip Burr Bradley was one of the earliest owners of the property. Bradley, a cousin of Aaron Burr, was placed in command of the Fifth CT Regt. in the Revolutionary War, and commanded a battalion at the Battle of Ridgefield. He also served in . . . — — Map (db m24808) HM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In defense of American Independence at the Battle of Ridgefield April 27, 1777 died Eight Patriots who were laid in this ground companioned by Sixteen British Soldiers Living, their enemies, Dying their guests, in honor of service and sacrifice this . . . — — Map (db m23396) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at King Lane, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
On September 23, 1780, on his way through American lines to New York City, Major John Andre of the British Army was captured, taken prisoner and brought to American headquarters in South Salem, N.Y. Andre had plotted with General Benedict . . . — — Map (db m266708) HM
On Governor Street at Main Street ( Route 35), on the right when traveling west on Governor Street.
Hiram K. Scott set up the town's first variety and drug store in 1853. Scott was an influential businessman, serving as postmaster, town clerk, probate judge and a druggist for 50 years. He sold his store to Harvey Bissell in the summer of . . . — — Map (db m31587) HM
On Grove Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling south on Grove Street.
The Home of George G. Scott, located on Prospect Street, was razed in 1964 to make way for Ridgefield Arms, the first apartment complex to be built in Ridgefield. Scott, a descendant of the original Scott family was Judge of Probate . . . — — Map (db m230133) HM
On East Wilton Road at Creamery Road, on the right when traveling east on East Wilton Road.
Ye burying Yard. Lay'd out ye Nov. 25. 1708
by the first Settlers of the Town of Ridgefield.
Samuel Keeler • Sarah Keeler • Annie Benedict • Uzziell Hyatt • John Sturdevant • Ruth Keeler • Rebecka Sherwood • Thankfull Burt • Richard Osburn • . . . — — Map (db m295532) HM
Near Main Street (Connecticut Route 33/35) just north of King Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Cecile Abish was an urban planner until 1965, when she decided to be an artist. In the 1970s, she was best known for her floor pieces and earthworks, including Field Quartering, 1972; 4 Into 3, 1973; and Shifting Concern, . . . — — Map (db m230116) HM
On North Salem Road (Connecticut Route 116) at Barlow Mountain Road, on the right when traveling north on North Salem Road.
On This Flat
Gen. David Wooster
Attacked the Rear Guard of
British Maj. Gen. William Tryon
This was the First Engagement
of the Battle of Ridgefield
April 27, 1777 — — Map (db m287463) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) 0.1 miles West Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Keeler Tavern served as headquarters for the Patriots during the Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777. It is now owned by the Keeler Tavern Preservation Society and maintained as an historical building. — — Map (db m23410) HM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built as a farmhouse in 1713 on Lot#2 by David Hoyt, it was sold to his grandson Timothy Keeler, who converted it into an inn/tavern in 1772. The Keeler Tavern, which also served as a post office, was inherited by Anna Keeler, Timothy’s . . . — — Map (db m23411) HM
On Main Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Looking south from Prospect Street, where the shops and offices of Yankee Ridge are today, stood homes at the beginning of the 20th century. From the left are the Osborn house, owned by Richard Osborn, owner of the Ridgefield Lumber Company; . . . — — Map (db m24807) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Catoonah Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
On the Night of December 8, 1895 a fire broke out in the undertaking and furniture store of Bedient & Mead at the northeast corner of Main St. and Bailey Ave. The fire spread rapidly to the adjoining Western Union telegraph office and Barhite . . . — — Map (db m31586) HM
On Old Branchville Road near Nod Hill Road, on the left when traveling west.
Old Hundred
1783
This Structure Was Originally
The Store of Lts. Joshua King And
James Dole, Later Used As A Resi-
dence Known As "Old Hundred." — — Map (db m30464) HM
On Catoonah Street at Main Street ( Route 35), on the right when traveling east on Catoonah Street.
The Fire District in Ridgefield was organized in 1896 following the devastating fire of 1895. Ex-Governor Phineas Lounsbury was an early benefactor of the Department and the new engine company took his name. The firehouse is also the site of . . . — — Map (db m32050) HM
On Main Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This town was founded in 1708 by a group of families from Norwalk who purchased twenty thousand acres from the Ramapoo Indians for one hundred pounds sterling. They were aided by John Copp, a surveyor, who explored the land now lying between High . . . — — Map (db m23409) HM
On Main Street 0.1 miles south of Governor Street, on the left when traveling south.
Center Panel: Honor Roll
World War II and Korean War Action
“Into the Mosaic of Victory, These Priceless Jewels Were Set”
In Supreme Sacrifice
World War II
Acocella, Charles •
Bell, William P. •
Birarelli, . . . — — Map (db m23875) WM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Branchville Road ( Route 102), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
[ west side ]
To the Memory of The
Citizens of Ridgefield
Who Served Their Country
In the Wars of the Republic
1775 – 1918
Erected by the People of Ridgefield MCMXXIV
[ east side ]
War of the Revolution
Patrick . . . — — Map (db m31972) WM
On Bailey Avenue at Main Street ( Route 35), on the left when traveling east on Bailey Avenue.
Welcome to Ridgefield's History Trail!
Ridgefield, Connecticut – 1708
The Fundamental Orders adopted by Connecticut in 1639 directed would-be settlers, able to support a minister, to establish a settlement, build a Congregational Church . . . — — Map (db m32234) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Branchville Road ( Route 102), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The First Recorded Plan for settlement was in 1697 when a group of Congregationalists primarily from Norwalk petitioned "to purchase of the Indians a certain tract of land lying about 14 miles northward of the town of Norwalk to settle a . . . — — Map (db m32048) HM
On N Salem Road (Connecticut Route 116) at New Street, on the right when traveling south on N Salem Road.
The first surveyors came north from Norwalk to determine the suitability of the land for settlement as a plantation. Tradition says that they spent their first night on top of Settler’s Rock and that fires were built at its base to protect . . . — — Map (db m23420) HM
On Main Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The Smith Tavern stood on the site of the present library. Ebenezer Smith arrived from Milford in 1709 and was assigned Lot # 26. He opened a small tavern in his home. By 1797 a new building was erected on the site by Amos Smith, who ran a . . . — — Map (db m24806) HM
On Catoonah Street at High Ridge Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Catoonah Street.
A New Catholic Church was first planned in 1896. This Victorian Gothic building was completed and dedicated on July 5, 1897. This building is described by the Ridgefield Preservation Trust as "… one of Ridgefield's finest buildings…a complex . . . — — Map (db m32049) HM
On Governor Street at East Ridge Street, on the right when traveling east on Governor Street.
Looking Towards East Ridge from Governor Street, the four buildings on the hill have been an important part of Ridgefield's landscape for the last 100 years. On the left is the George Rockwell home, which, with the house next door was once the . . . — — Map (db m31588) HM
The chief engagement of Connecticut’s only inland battle during the War for Independence was fought approximately 100 yards from this site. Several hundred hastily-mustered militia joined a handful of Continental troops under Generals Benedict . . . — — Map (db m23400) HM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
British General Tryon’s Raid on Danbury occurred on April 26, 1777. The beginning of the 1777 campaign was the first British invasion and the only pitched battle in Connecticut. Following the burning of Danbury the British troops marched . . . — — Map (db m23412) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) 0.1 miles south of Governor Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Confederate bell was captured during the Civil War by Colonel Alexander Warner who later presented it to Governor Phineas Lounsbury. For many years the bell stood on the Grounds of the Lounsbury Mansion, which in 1953 became the Community . . . — — Map (db m23575) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Gilbert Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In 1799, Thomas Rockwell opened a small carpentry shop which later became part of the Elms Inn. It was also a shoemaker’s shop and later, a tin shop operated by Francis Rockwell. Francis was also a vintner whose vineyard was across the street . . . — — Map (db m23435) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Governor Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
The First Society of Ridgefield
was formed in 1725
under the leadership of
The Reverend Samuel L. Johnson
The name St. Stephen's was given
in the year 1831, the year
in which it became a parish.
The Church of the Living God, the . . . — — Map (db m31965) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) 0.1 miles north of Gilbert Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built by Benjamin Stebbins for his daughter Sarah and her husband Amos Baker, a Revolutionary War Hero, the first surgeon in Ridgefield and the originator of the famous Baker Apple. — — Map (db m23602) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 33/35) just north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
On these grounds in 1786 the Town Proprietors built the Independent School House from materials taken from the razed old town house that stood on the Village Green. In 1896 Governor Phineas Lounsbury built his estate, Grovelawn, on this site. . . . — — Map (db m230125) HM
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