Historical Markers and War Memorials<br>in the Thames River Valley Region

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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Thames River Valley Region

By Conrad Ward, January 18, 2025

Lyme Marker

1 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Lyme — Lyme —

On Hamburg Road (Connecticut Route 156) north of Beaver Brook Road, on the right when traveling south.

These lands were first settled in 1664 after the Connecticut General Assembly had approved establishment of a plantation on the east side of the Connecticut River in 1663. The "Loving Parting" between Saybrook and East Saybrook was signed on . . . — — Map (db m281302) HM

2 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Lyme — Lyme Roll of Honor — World War — 1917 1918 —

On Hamburg Road (Connecticut Route 156) at Sterling City Road, on the right when traveling north on Hamburg Road.

Baborsky, William • Beebe, M. Arthur • Blackwell, Elmer H. • Butler, William • Clark, Ansel Carl • Clark, Harold F. M. • Cone, Leslie B. • Cunningham, Niles F. • Czikowsky, William • Damen, Peter • Ely, Ernest S. • Ely, Julian . . . — — Map (db m280815) WM

3 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Lyme — Lyme's Veterans Honor Roll —

On Hamburg Road (Connecticut Route 156) north of Beaver Brook Road, on the right when traveling south.

(front) In honor of Lyme's veterans past and present Dedicated November 11th 2008 (left) Amer. Rev. 1812 Mexico Civil War Spn. Amer. (right) WWI WWII Korea Vietnam Kuwait Afgan. Iraq . . . — — Map (db m281268) HM

4 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Lyme — The Ancient Town of Lyme — 1665 1965 —

On Hamburg Road (Connecticut Route 156) north of Beaver Brook Road, on the right when traveling south.

Commemorating the Tercentenary Celebration August 5-7, 1965 of the ancient town of Lyme, now the towns of Old Lyme, Lyme, parts of East Lyme and Salem. Originally a part of Saybrook, Lyme became a new town by the articles of agreement . . . — — Map (db m281309) HM

5 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Lyme — The Eagle — 1941-1945 1950-1953 — World War II & Korea Memorial —

On Hamburg Road (Connecticut Route 156) north of Beaver Brook Road, on the right when traveling north.

In honor of the men & women of Lyme who served their country in the armed forces in World War II & Korea and in memory of those who gave their lives — — Map (db m281434) WM

6 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Lyme, Hadlyme — Chester-Hadlyme Ferry —

On River Road (Connecticut Route 431) 0.1 miles west of Ferry Road ( Route 148), on the right when traveling west.

State Historic Landmark For over two hundred years the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry has provided public transportation at this site. The first crossing was initiated by Johnathan Warner of Chester in 1769. Known as Warner's Ferry, it was privately . . . — — Map (db m83888) HM

7 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Lyme, Hadlyme — Historical Floods of the Connecticut River —

On Ferry Road (Connecticut Route 148) west of River Road, on the right when traveling west.

15 Ft 1938 1936 1955 1927 1891 10 Ft 1924 — — Map (db m266482) HM

8 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Lyme, Hadlyme — Impressionism in Connecticut —

On River Road (Connecticut Route 431) 0.1 miles west of Ferry Road ( Route 148), on the right when traveling west.

This Viewpoint extends the museum sites of the Connecticut Impressionist Art Trail – Connecticut’s Millennium Legacy Trail – to the outdoor settings that artists portrayed at the turn of the 20th century in a manner that came to be . . . — — Map (db m83999) HM

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9 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Lyme, Hadlyme — The House of Yukitaka Osaki —

Near Ferry Road (Connecticut Route 148) west of Geer Hill Road ( Route 431), on the right when traveling west.

William Gillette's Secretary and Confidante A Japanese expatriate who exemplified the Connecticut state motto, "He who transplants sustains," Yukitaka Osaki came to the United States with his elder brother, Yukio, in 1888. The Ozaki family . . . — — Map (db m266480) HM

10 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — Anadromous Fish —

Near Ferry Road south of Sandpiper Point Road when traveling south.

Anadromous fish live most of their adult lives in marine waters and return to their freshwater streams to spawn. Juvenile fish hatched on the spawning grounds remain in these protected nursery areas. At a certain age these fish begin migrating . . . — — Map (db m268188) HM

11 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — OL14 CT70 — Arabella — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.

Across Lyme Street Also called Bella Enslaved before 1719 by Rev. Moses Noyes Willed to Sarah Noyes Mather 1729 Baptized 1734 — — Map (db m268187) HM

12 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT111 — Basil — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street at Ferry Road, on the right when traveling south on Lyme Street.

Enslaved here by Marshfield Parsons Town Pauper 1812 Boarded with Cato Died after 1824 — — Map (db m280551) HM

13 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — Boxwood —

On Lyme Street, on the right when traveling north.

Boxwood Built 1842 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m268060) HM

14 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — British Raid 1814 — Battle Site Essex —

Near Ferry Road east of Shore Road ( Route 156), on the right when traveling south.

The British Raid on Essex On April 7-8, 1814, a British raiding force of 136 sailors and marines rowed six miles up the Connecticut River from warships anchored in Long Island Sound to attack American shipping in Essex, then known as . . . — — Map (db m272239) HM

15 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT60 — Caesar — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street at Ferry Road, on the right when traveling south on Lyme Street.

Across Lyme Street Mariner Born enslaved 1762 Ran away 1784 age 22 from John McCurdy — — Map (db m280561) HM

16 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT57 — Cato — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street at Ferry Road, on the right when traveling south on Lyme Street.

Enslaved child servant of Rev. Jonathan Parsons Died here 1734 age 10 — — Map (db m280554) HM

17 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — Connecticut River —

On Ferry Road, on the right when traveling south.

You are standing about three miles from the mouth of the Connecticut River, the longest river in New England. It measures over 400 miles from its source -- a series of linked, small lakes in northern New Hampshire, almost on the Canadian Border -- . . . — — Map (db m268368) HM

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18 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT156 — Cornelia — Witness Stone —

On Old Shore Road at Buttonball Road on Old Shore Road.

Bought in New London 1730 by George Griswold "in plain and open market" for eighty pounds Likely served in Lyme's East Parish — — Map (db m280534) HM

19 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT64 — Crusa — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street (U.S. 1) north of Interstate 95, on the right when traveling south.

Daughter of Jenny Born here enslaved 1778 by William Noyes Emancipated 1817 "Desirous of her Liberty" — — Map (db m280809) HM

20 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — Dr. Roger Tory Peterson Wildlife Area at Great Island —

Near Ferry Road south of Sandpiper Point Road when traveling south.

Dr. Roger Tory Peterson - A True Conservationist 8/28/08 - 7/28/96 This Wildlife Area at Great Island has been dedicated to the memory of Dr. Roger Tory Peterson, an Old Lyme resident and renowned naturalist, educator, author and artist. . . . — — Map (db m268283) HM

21 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — Florence Griswold House —

On Lyme Street at Wyckford Lane, on the right when traveling south on Lyme Street.

Florence Griswold House has been designated a National Historic Landmark This property possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1993 National Park Service United . . . — — Map (db m308865) HM

22 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT155 — George — Witness Stone —

On Old Shore Road at Buttonball Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Shore Road.

"Indian servant" of Matthew Griswold Ran away 1699 New London court added 6 months to his term of service — — Map (db m280533) HM

23 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — OL27 CT118 — Grace — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.

Across Lyme Street Enslaved by Dr. John Noyes Willed 1733 to Mary Hudson Noyes Died 1735 — — Map (db m268186) HM

24 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT161 — Hagar Jeffrey — Witness Stone —

On Old Shore Road at Buttonball Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Shore Road.

"Mulatto Woman Servant" of Richard Waite Ran away 1808 age 38 "carrying many articles of clothing" — — Map (db m280544) HM

25 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT113 — Harry Freeman — 1790-1823 — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street (U.S. 1) north of Interstate 95, on the right when traveling south.

Son of Nancy (presumed) Born here enslaved by William Noyes Passed to Rev. Matthew Noyes Gravestone Northford Old Cemetery — — Map (db m280812) HM

26 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT59 — Humphrey — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street at Ferry Road, on the right when traveling south on Lyme Street.

Across Lyme Street Humphrey Enslaved by John McCurdy Paid one hundred pounds for emancipation 1778 — — Map (db m280559) HM

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27 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — Jack — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.

Across Lyme Street Enslaved by Joseph Peck Jr. Hired out as a youth with harrow 1718 Died 1738 — — Map (db m280580) HM

28 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT160 — Jack Freeman — Witness Stone —

On Old Shore Road at Buttonball Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Shore Road.

Enslaved by Thomas Griswold Passed by will 1770 to daughter Lucy Griswold Waite Freed before 1783 Died 1815 — — Map (db m280537) HM

29 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — OL5 CT61 — Jack Howard — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street north of McCurdy Road, on the right when traveling north.

Born here enslaved 1795 by Samuel Mather Jr. Willed 1809 age 14 to James Mather — — Map (db m268099) HM

30 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT66 — Jane — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.

Across Lyme Street Born enslaved 1726 by Joseph Peck Jr. Sold for twenty-five pounds 1729 age 3 — — Map (db m280578) HM

31 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT62 — Jenny Freeman — 1748-1832 — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street at Beckwith Lane, on the right when traveling south on Lyme Street.

Mother & grandmother Enslaved in this house by William Noyes Gravestone Duck River Cemetery — — Map (db m280562) HM

32 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — OL26 CT117 — Jube — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.

Across Lyme Street Enslaved by Moses Noyes Jr. Willed 1743 to Moses Noyes 3rd Valued at 35 pounds — — Map (db m268182) HM

33 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT107 — Katherine Freeman — 1728-1815 —

On McCurdy Road, on the right when traveling north.

Also called Kate Enslaved on Meetinghouse Hill by Henry Champion Baptized 1741 age 13 Gravestone Duck River Cemetery — — Map (db m280548) HM

34 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — 45 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour — The Lafayette Trail —

On McCurdy Road, on the right when traveling south.

On August 22, 1824, General Lafayette had breakfast across the road at Richard McCurdy's home on his way from New York to Boston. — — Map (db m266054) HM

35 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT58 — Lewis Lewia — 1773-1852 — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street at Ferry Road, on the right when traveling south on Lyme Street.

Father & grandfather Enslaved here by Marshfield Parsons Baptized 1795 age 22 Gravestone Duck River Cemetery — — Map (db m280555) HM

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36 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT63 — Luce — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street south of Maple Lane, on the right when traveling south.

Across Lyme Street Enslaved by Rev. David Deming Baptized 1741 — — Map (db m280570) HM

37 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT110 — Margaret Crosley Lewia — 1766-1845 — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street at Ferry Road, on the right when traveling south on Lyme Street.

Wife of Lewis Lewia Born enslaved in Black Hall by Matthew Griswold Emancipated 1798 Gravestone Duck River Cemetery — — Map (db m280552) HM

38 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — Memorial to All Who Served —

On McCurdy Road, on the right when traveling north.

. . . — — Map (db m268054) WM

39 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — OL30 CT121 — Mingo — Witness Stone —

On Sill Lane at Boston Post Road (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south on Sill Lane.

Sawmill worker Enslaved nearby by Edward Dewolf Petition attested to his good character 1704 "Industrious in his master's business" — — Map (db m268107) HM

40 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT120 — Moses — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street at Library Lane, on the right when traveling north on Lyme Street.

Enslaved before 1670 on Six Mile Island Farm by Richard Ely Summoned as witness in country court New London 1670 — — Map (db m280567) HM

41 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT65 — Nancy Freeman — 1771-1853 — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.

Daughter of Jenny Mother & grandmother Enslaved here by William Noyes Baptized 1817 age 47 — — Map (db m280574) HM

42 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT157 — Neptune — Witness Stone —

On Old Shore Road at Buttonball Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Shore Road.

"Negro boy" of Judge John Griswold Baptized 1741 — — Map (db m280538) HM

43 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — Old Lyme —

On Lyme Street at High School Road, on the left when traveling north on Lyme Street.

As early as the 1640’s settlers from Saybrook cleared and planted land on the east side of the Connecticut River in what is now Old Lyme. The first recorded grant of land, in 1649, was to Matthew Griswold in the Black Hall quarter. By 1665 the . . . — — Map (db m302005) HM

44 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — Old Lyme Veterans Memorial —

On Lyme Street at High School Road, on the left when traveling north on Lyme Street.

In Honor Of The Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives In Order To Maintain Peace For All Mankind Dedicated July 4, 1998 — — Map (db m65181) WM

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45 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — Osprey — Pandion haliaetus —

Near Ferry Road south of Sandpiper Point Road when traveling south.

The osprey is one of Connecticut's wildlife success stories. The overuse of pesticides, primarily DDT, caused a dramatic decline in osprey numbers and, by 1974, there were only 9 active nests in Connecticut. The use of DDT has been banned in . . . — — Map (db m268281) HM

46 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT109 — Phyllis — Witness Stone —

On McCurdy Road, on the right when traveling north.

Enslaved on Meetinghouse Hill by Archibald Starr Greenfield Died in freezing weather without proper clothing Inquest 1738 — — Map (db m280547) HM

47 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT158 — Phyllis — Witness Stone —

On Old Shore Road at Buttonball Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Shore Road.

Baptized 1740 Listed in estate inventory 1765 of Judge John Griswold Distributed with here child to Widow Hannah Griswold — — Map (db m280539) HM

48 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT68 — Pompey Freeman — 1776-1822 — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.

Across Lyme Street Son of Jenny Enslaved here by Joseph Noyes Ran away 1816 age 40 Blind in one eye — — Map (db m280572) HM

49 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT112 — Prince Freeman — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street at Beckwith Lane, on the right when traveling south on Lyme Street.

Mariner Husband of Jenny Enslaved in this house by William Noyes House moved to this site 1816 Died at sea 1791 — — Map (db m280564) HM

50 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT162 — Prince Griswold Crosley — Witness Stone —

On Old Shore Road at Buttonball Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Shore Road.

Soldier, mariner, fiddler Enslaved by Gov. Matthew Griswold Baptized 1755, sold 1775 Served in Revolutionary War to gain his freedom — — Map (db m280542) HM

51 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT108 — Salem Freeman — 1752-1812 —

On McCurdy Road, on the right when traveling north.

Son of Katherine Born enslaved by Henry Champion Emancipated 1780 "Conducted himself dutifully" Gravestone Duck River Cemetery — — Map (db m280549) HM

52 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT115 — Samuel — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.

Native youth Indentured here to Dr. John Noyes Ran away 1805 age 19 — — Map (db m280573) HM

53 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — Samuel Holden Parsons — Master Mason — 1737 — 1789 —

On Lyme Street at Academy Lane, on the left when traveling north on Lyme Street.

Born a short distance from this place, he later practiced law here Responded to the Lexington Alarm as a colonel in April, 1775. Retired as a major general in July, 1782. Charter member, American Union Lodge, and master thereof, 1779. Elected . . . — — Map (db m268089) HM WM

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54 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT106 — Tantiphant — Witness Stone —

On McCurdy Road, on the right when traveling north.

Mariner Also called Philip Indentured on Meetinghouse Hill 1732 to John Lay Jr. Deckhand on Sloop Elizabeth to Antigua 1734 — — Map (db m280546) HM

55 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT114 — Temperance Freeman — 1780-1795 — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street (U.S. 1) north of Interstate 95, on the right when traveling south.

Also called Tempy Daughter of Jenny Born here enslaved by William Noyes Passed to Rev. Matthew Noyes Gravestone Old Durham Cemetery — — Map (db m280810) HM

56 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT67 — Temperance Still — Witness Stone —

On Lyme Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.

Across Lyme Street Wife & mother Enslaved by Joseph Peck Jr. Sold for sixty pounds 1726 age 20 — — Map (db m280576) HM

57 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — The Woodlands —

On Lyme Street (Interstate 1) north of Interstate 95, on the right when traveling south.

As a buffer between the Griswold family's farm fields and Lyme Street, this area of the property was historically somewhat overgrown. Photos from the Museum's archives show that artists set their easels up in the woodland for a good view of . . . — — Map (db m280814) HM

58 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — 147 — Votes For Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —

On Lyme Street at McCurdy Road, on the right when traveling south on Lyme Street.

Home of suffrage leader Katharine Ludington, 1869-1953. President of Connecticut Woman Suffrage Assn. & leader of Natl. League of Women Voters. — — Map (db m266058) HM

59 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — OL28 CT119 — Warwick — Witness Stone — 1723-1793 —

On Lyme Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.

Across Lyme Street Enslaved by Dr. John Noyes Willed 1733 to Mary Hudson Noyes Freed by Mary Noyes Ely 1743 "to be his own man" — — Map (db m268184) HM

60 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — Witness Stones Old Lyme — Honoring the Lives of Enslaved Persons —

On Lyme Street at Library Lane, on the right when traveling north on Lyme Street.

Between 1670 and 1820 more than 200 enslaved African Americans and Native Americans labored in the historic town of Lyme. Today, small bronze plaques mark sites of enslavement on Lyme Street and serve as memorials to those once held here in . . . — — Map (db m280568) HM

61 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Old Lyme — CT159 — York — Witness Stone —

On Old Shore Road at Buttonball Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Shore Road.

Husband of Eunice Crosley Enslaved by Gov. Matthew Griswold Baptized 1761 Freed before 1790 Buried at town expense 1800 — — Map (db m280536) HM

62 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Voluntown, Glasgo — "CCC Worker" —

On Headquarters Road at Trail 1 Road, on the left when traveling north on Headquarters Road.

This statue honors the young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps who from 1933 to 1942, through the construction of trails, roads, bridges and buildings helped create access to our state parks and forests. The legacy of their natural resource . . . — — Map (db m265487) HM

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63 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Voluntown, Glasgo — To Honor the Men of Camp Lonergan —

On Headquarters Road at Trail 1 Road, on the left when traveling north on Headquarters Road.

To Honor The Men Of Camp Lonergan Company 179 Established 1933 Civilian Conservation Corps 1933-1942 Created By President Franklin D. Roosevelt Renewing The Country's Natural Resources And Challenging The Human Spirit Of A Nation . . . — — Map (db m265482) HM

64 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Voluntown, Glasgo — Voluntown —

On Main Street (Connecticut Route 138) at Shetucket Turnpike ( Route 165), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.

Upon these lands settled volunteers who had fought in the Narragansett Indian Warre 1675-76. In October, 1696 Lieutenant Thomas Leffingwell of Norwich and Sergeant John Frink of Stonington petitioned the General Court "that they with the rest of . . . — — Map (db m140774) HM

65 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Voluntown, Glasgo — Voluntown Veterans Memorial —

On Main Street (Connecticut Route 138) at Shetucket Turnpike ( Route 165), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.

. . . — — Map (db m140811) WM

66 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Bozrah — Bozrah —

On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.

Bozrah This area was originally a part of the Town of Norwich "nine miles square” acquired from the sachems of the Mohegan Indians in June 1659, a portion of which later was known as the New Concord Society. In the early 1700’s this land, . . . — — Map (db m101711) HM

67 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Bozrah — Bozrah Civil War Monument —

On Fitchville Road (Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.

This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the Civil War era The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty Jared A. Abell · . . . — — Map (db m101737) WM

68 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Bozrah — Bozrah Gulf War & War on Terror Monument —

On Fitchville Road (Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.

This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the Gulf War and War on Terror eras The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty Amy . . . — — Map (db m101742) WM

69 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Bozrah — Bozrah Korea Vietnam Memorial —

On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.

. . . — — Map (db m101710) WM

70 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Bozrah — Bozrah Korean War Monument —

On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.

This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the Korean War era The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty Ralph E. Banning · . . . — — Map (db m101740) WM

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

On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.

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

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72 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Bozrah — Bozrah Veterans Monument —

On Fitchville Road (Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.

This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served and are still serving our great Nation “Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Thank you for your service From . . . — — Map (db m101743) WM

73 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Bozrah — Bozrah Vietnam War Monument —

On Fitchville Road (Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.

This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the Vietnam era The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty Andre J. Arpin, Jr. · . . . — — Map (db m101741) WM

74 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Bozrah — Bozrah World War I Memorial —

On Norwich-Colchester Turnpike (Route 608) at Bozrah Street Ext, on the left when traveling west on Norwich-Colchester Turnpike.

In Honor of The Men of Bozrah Who Responded To Their Country’s Call In The Great World War 1917 — 1919 ★Ambrose J. Rivers Isadore Aronofsky · Charles N. Bentley · Harold W. Bentley · John T. Beswick · Charles N. Congdon · George . . . — — Map (db m101744) WM

75 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Bozrah — Bozrah World War I Monument —

On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.

This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the World War I era The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty Isadore Aronofsky · . . . — — Map (db m101738) WM

76 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Bozrah — Bozrah World War II Memorial —

On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.

In Grateful Memory Of Those Men And Women Of Bozrah Who Gave Themselves Unreservedly In The Hour Of Their Country’s Need In World War II ★Peter Janowicz · Lloyd T. Abel, Jr. · Fiore Antonaccio · Barbara K. Bathgate · Donald Beckwith · . . . — — Map (db m101709) WM

77 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Bozrah — Bozrah World War II Monument —

On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.

This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the World War II era The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty Lloyd T. Abel, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m101739) WM

78 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Bozrah — Town of Bozrah —

On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.

. . . — — Map (db m101708) HM

79 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Colchester — Colchester —

On Main Street at Norwich Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.

Colchester The eighth town in the Colony incorporated before 17OO, Colchester received its charter in 1698. Among the early settlers from Wethersfield was Nathaniel Foote, whose ancestors came from Colchester, England. He obtained a deed for the . . . — — Map (db m98960) HM

80 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Colchester — Colchester Soldiers Monument —

On Main Street near Norwich Avenue, on the right when traveling north.

Colchester Honors Its Dead Who Fell In The War For The Union 1861-5. (north side ) Erected Sept. 17. 1875. ( west side ) Roll of Honor Capt. C.W. Cook · Lt. M.A. Taintor · A.M. Fox · John Morgan · Ja’s Elderman · . . . — — Map (db m98958) HM

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81 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Colchester — Colchester Vietnam Veterans Monument —

On Broadway Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Broadway Street.

. . . — — Map (db m98969) WM

82 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Colchester — Colchester World War I Monument —

On Broadway Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Broadway Street.

Colchester Remembers 1917 World War 1918 Acranovitch, Saul · Backus, John E. · Bailey, Charles M. · Beebe, Leslie P. · Bicelow, Cecil T. · Bigelow, Dennis W. · ★Bigelow, Donald A · Bigelow, Henry F. · Blacker, James J. · Blatt, Isidor · . . . — — Map (db m98967) WM

83 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Colchester — Colchester World War II - Korean Conflict Monument —

On Broadway Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Broadway Street.

This memorial was erected in honor of those men and women from Colchester who served their country in time of need. They sought not personal glory but the preservation of liberty and freedom. They fought against aggression . . . — — Map (db m98968) WM

84 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Colchester — Veterans Memorial —

On Broadway Street at Main Street ( Route 16), on the right when traveling north on Broadway Street.

Dedicated to all veterans — — Map (db m184927) WM

85 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, East Lyme — East Lyme Veterans Monument —

On Boston Post Road (U.S. 1) west of Church Lane, on the right when traveling west.

. . . — — Map (db m220855) WM

86 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, East Lyme, Niantic — A Glimpse into the Past —

On Boardwalk 0.3 miles east of Baptist Lane, on the left when traveling east.

East Lyme was settled in the 1650s and became incorporated as a town in 1839. Records from 1840 indicated that 1,412 people lived in this 34.8 square mile town. An important settlement in the area was the Thomas Lee house that was built in 1660. . . . — — Map (db m227268) HM

87 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, East Lyme, Niantic — A Place for Play —

On Boardwalk 0.2 miles east of Baptist Lane, on the right when traveling east.

The Niantic Bay and River contribute to the area's rich history of leisure and sport. At a time when there was greater distinction between city and country life, any city dwellers traveled to Niantic on the train to enjoy the beaches and seaside . . . — — Map (db m227266) HM

88 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, East Lyme, Niantic — Bride Brook — A.D. 1646 – 1647 —

On West Main Street (Connecticut Route 156) at Liberty Way, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.

"It fell out the first winter of our settling there that Jonathan Rudd being to be maried at Saybrooke there falling out at yt tyme a great snow the magistrate intended to goe downe thither was hindered by the depth of yt snow where upon . . . — — Map (db m225334) HM

89 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, East Lyme, Niantic — East Lyme —

On Pennsylvania Avenue (Connecticut Route 161) at Smith Street, on the left when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Settled in the 1640's in part of Lyme and New London. East Lyme was made a separate town in 1839 by the Connecticut General Assembly. In what was originally a farming area along the Old Post Road, a cottage textile indistry developed similar to . . . — — Map (db m32330) HM

90 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, East Lyme, Niantic — East Lyme Honor Roll —

On Main Street (Connecticut Route 156) at Pennsylvania Avenue ( Route 161), on the left when traveling east on Main Street.

Honor RollAntoniac, Peter • Atkinson, Arthur W. • Bacon, Howard N. • Bacon, Jerry B. • Banta, Richard • Beck, Andrew • Beck, John A. • Beckwith, George A. • Beckwith, Oliver J. • Beebe, Benjamin M. • Beebe, Henry A. • Beebe, Lewis • Bond, Henry W. • . . . — — Map (db m32328) HM

91 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, East Lyme, Niantic — East Lyme Veterans Memorial —

On Main Street (Connecticut Route 156) at Pennsylvania Avenue ( Route 161), on the left when traveling east on Main Street.

[ left panel ] East Lyme Vietnam God Bless These Men Who Could Give No More * John M. Bath * Donald K. Walsh May We Always Remember - Never Forget – These Courageous Men From Our Town Who Fought For Right When So Much . . . — — Map (db m32329) WM

92 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, East Lyme, Niantic — McCook Point —

On Boardwalk east of Baptist Lane, on the right when traveling east.

The McCooks of Hartford were a distinguished family. During the 1800s the men of the family were known as the "Fighting McCooks." In 1869, the McCook family purchased 16 acres with 1750 feet of shoreline known as Champlin Point. On this land . . . — — Map (db m227265) HM

93 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, East Lyme, Niantic — The Hole in the Wall —

Near Boardwalk just east of Baptist Lane, on the left when traveling east.

The railroad between New Haven and New London was originally a single track. To allow for higher speed and more frequent trains the railroad was double-tracked and completed in 1894. At that time the "Hole in the Wall" was constructed. Underpasses . . . — — Map (db m227249) HM

94 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, East Lyme, Niantic — The Iron Horse —

On Boardwalk 0.3 miles east of Baptist Lane, on the left when traveling east.

Prior to the 1800s, travelers came to East Lyme by boat or horse and wagon. With the advent of the steam train, countless horses were replaced by the "Iron Horse." The railroad connected people and towns like never before. Built between 1850 . . . — — Map (db m227267) HM

95 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Franklin, North Franklin — Franklin —

On Meeting House Hill Road at Bullard Road, on the right when traveling north on Meeting House Hill Road.

Franklin In 1663 the uplands and meadows of this area, part of the Norwich “nine miles square" acquired from the Mohegan Indian chief Uncas and known as West Farms, were divided among certain occupants of the town plot of Norwich, and . . . — — Map (db m141214) HM

96 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Franklin, North Franklin — Franklin World War II Monument —

On Meeting House Hill Road at Pound Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Meeting House Hill Road.

Honor Roll Dedicated by the Citizens of Franklin To Those Who Served in World War II 1941 - 1946 Richard E. Armstrong · Robert E. Armstrong · Walter V. Armstrong · John B. Ayer · Frank Babie · John Babie · Eugene J. Borque · Charles . . . — — Map (db m141212) WM

97 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Griswold — Griswold —

On Voluntown Road (Connecticut Route 138) at Bethel Road, on the right when traveling west on Voluntown Road.

Griswold Settlers were attracted to this area, then part of Preston, by the rich land of the Pachaug River Valley. The first permanent settlement was founded near Pachaug about 1690 on land purchased from Owaneco, sorn of Uncas, the Mohegan . . . — — Map (db m140777) HM

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

On Voluntown Road (Route 138) at Old Bethel Road, on the right when traveling west on Voluntown Road.

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

99 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Griswold, Jewett City — Griswold Civil War Monument —

On E Main Street (Route 201) at N Main Street ( Route 12), on the left when traveling north on E Main Street.

To The Loyal Sons Of Griswold And Vicinity ( back ) Erected 1913 — — Map (db m140816) WM

100 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Griswold, Jewett City — Griswold Korean War Monument —

On E Main Street (Connecticut Route 201) at N Main Street ( Route 12), on the left when traveling north on E Main Street.

Erected In Honor Of Those From The Town Of Griswold Who Served In The Korean Conflict Richard A. Albro · Robert Allanach · Ernest L. Arremony · Edmund J. Arremony · John Arremony · Phillip F. Arremony · Lawrence J. Arthur · Chester J. . . . — — Map (db m140814) WM

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