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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

. . . — — Map (db m90833) HM

23 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth, Terryville — Loyal Sons and Daughters — of the Town of Plymouth, Connecticut —

1917-1918 1941-1945 Dedicated to the loyal sons and daughters of Plymouth, Connecticut, who served their country during World Wars I and II. Erected though the generosity of Judge Andrew W. Granniss, 1953 — — Map (db m29861) HM

24 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth, Terryville — Original Date Stone — Eagle Lock Company —

Original Date Stone from Eagle Lock Company Office Building 1889 - 1979 — — Map (db m28094) HM

25 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth, Terryville — Plymouth Veterans Monument —

Dedicated In Memory Of The Men And Women Of The Town Of Plymouth, Conn. Who Served Their Country In World War I World War II Korean War [ center tablet ] The Following Made The Supreme Sacrifice World War . . . — — Map (db m28343) WM

26 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth, Terryville — Plymouth Vietnam Veterans Memorial —

Vietnam 1961 – 1975 Six Men Gave Their Lives Dunn, Richard E. • Esten, John E. • Manarel, Charles R. • Mclellan, Arthur C. • Micloskey, Ken E. • Mitchell, Robert W. Acker, Robert E. • Albert, Paul A. • Albright, Barry L. • Alexander, . . . — — Map (db m77669) HM

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27 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth, Terryville — Terryville Congregational Church Bell —

This Bell Rang In The Original Terryville Congregational Church Bell Tower Until 1967 When The Structure Was Destroyed By Fire. — — Map (db m37329) HM

28 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth, Terryville — Terryville Soldiers Memorial —

[ inscribed on the west side of the granite obelisk ] Soldiers [ north plaque ] Capt. Edward H. Mix   Co. B 16th C.V.   Drowned in Albemarle Sound   March 7, 1864, Aged 25 Capt. Edwin Post   Co. B U.S.C.T.   Killed at Deep . . . — — Map (db m28055) HM

29 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth, Terryville — The Eli Terry Jr. Water Wheel —

The Eli Terry Jr. Water Wheel is believed to be one of only two water wheels of its type in the United States. Originally it supplied power to the Terry Clock Shop located on this property. In the early 1830's the manufacture of locks began. By . . . — — Map (db m90349) HM

30 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Plymouth, Terryville — The Old Terryville Cemetery —

The Old Terryville Cemetery features the graves of over 120 of Terryville's earliest residents. The earliest grave is believed to be Francis A. Lewis, who died May 5th, 1832 at the age of one year and five months. The families interred here . . . — — Map (db m90665) HM

31 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Southbury, Woodbury Center — Soldiers' Memorial —

West face: In memory of Woodbury soldiers who died in the Rebellion of 1861. Above the main inscription are the names of one first lieutenant, two second lieutenants, and Commissary Sergt. Walt J. Orton, Oct. 7, '64 Serg'ts . . . — — Map (db m19504) HM

32 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Southbury, Woodbury Center — The Common —

In memory of The Sons of Old Woodbury Those who gave their lives in war Those who lived to build a new nation Those who are known Those who must remain ever nameless Bicentennial of the American Revolution 1776                1976 . . . — — Map (db m19226) HM

33 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Southbury, Woodbury Center — Woodbury —

In 1659 citizens of Stratford purchased from the Pegasset Indians the land, then called Pomperaug Plantation, that is now occupied by Woodbury, Southbury, Roxbury, Bethlehem and parts of Washington, Middlebury and Oxford. It was re-named Woodbury in . . . — — Map (db m17607) HM

34 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — XXXV — Clifford R. French Post —

Built in 1870 to house offices for the Seth Thomas Clock Company, including Seth Thomas' private office. The American Legion purchased it in 1925. The post was designated the "Clifford R. French Post" in honor of the first Thomaston resident to . . . — — Map (db m304240) HM

35 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — Fr. Michael J. McGivney —

In Loving Memory Of Fr. Michael J. McGivney 1852 – 1890 Founder of the Knights of Columbus March 29, 1882 Pastor of St. Thomas Church, Thomaston 1884 – 1890 Founder of the Atlantic Council No. 18 April 8, 1885 This . . . — — Map (db m28121) HM

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36 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — Hillside Cemetery Veterans Memorial —

Dedicated To The Memory Of Those Who Served Their Country In All Wars — — Map (db m28140) WM

37 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — XXIII — Seth Thomas Clock Co. Headquarters —

Seth Thomas came to Plymouth Hollow in 1813 to manufacture clocks. By 1860 his company was producing 40,000 clocks annually. These clocks were considered the "Tiffany's" of CT clock making. This building was erected in 1915 and became . . . — — Map (db m304232) HM

38 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — I — The American Hall —

The American Hall built c. 1867. Clara Barton and Dorence Atwater spoke here on May 29, 1867. First brick bldg in town. The first meeting of the corporators of the Thomaston Savings Bank was held here on Aug 14, 1874. It is also the site of the . . . — — Map (db m304238) HM

39 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — II — The Morse Block —

The Morse Block, built in 1876 was owned by Miles Morse. It was the first large brick building in Thomaston. Destroyed by fire in 1877, it was rebuilt in 1878. Miles Morse was a Thomaston clock maker who later became a knife maker in town. — — Map (db m304239) HM

40 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — Thomaston —

Originally part of the Farmington Proprietors' purchase in 1684 of Mattatuck Plantation, the Thomaston area achieved independence in 1739, being set off as the Northbury Parish. In 1780 Northbury and Westbury united to form Watertown. By 1795 . . . — — Map (db m28139) HM

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

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

42 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — Thomaston Soldiers Memorial —

Erected 1902 Erected By C.L. Russell Post, No. 68, G.A.R. And Citizens, In Commemoration Of The Soldiers Who Served In The Civil War [ battle names inscribed on the column ] Cold Harbor • Gettysburg • Cedar Creek • . . . — — Map (db m28135) HM

43 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — Thomaston Veterans Monument —

Town Of Thomaston dedicated in honor of those who served [ far left tablet ] Wars And Conflicts Braucci, Andrew D.   Vietnam • Dipesa, John A.   Persian Gulf • Duffany, Lawrence F.   Vietnam • Grabherr, Edward T.   Vietnam • . . . — — Map (db m28575) WM

44 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — Thomaston World War I Memorial —

1917 Honor Roll 1918 In Memory of The Heroes of Thomaston Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice in the World War Clifford R. Fench • Alexander Crecorek • George V. Lawson • Adam Simoski • William J. Ryan Erected By Thomaston Tercentenary . . . — — Map (db m90381) WM

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45 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — Thomaston World War I Monument —

Roll of Honor Dedicated by the Town of Thomaston To Those Who Served Their Country In The World War ( column 1 ) Army Emil A. Albicker • Malcolm E. Aldrich • Alexander Anderson • Harold F. Anderson • Sherwood Vernon Ariel • Ardis E. . . . — — Map (db m28137) HM

46 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — Thomaston’s Three Tower Clocks —

Thomaston’s Three Tower Clocks In 1872 Seth Thomas Clock Company began manufacturing Tower Clocks. Considered to be a sample of high quality workmanship and an ingenious mechanical feat, Tower Clocks are an architecturally important finger-print of . . . — — Map (db m90351) HM

47 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Watertown — Civil War Monument —

(Front):In commemoration of the patriotism and valor of the men of Watertown who, in the hour of peril, offered their lives that the republic might live, thus winning the gratitude of their fellow-citizens, the admiration of succeeding . . . — — Map (db m18865) WM

48 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Watertown — Jonathan Scott and Hannah Hawkes —

[ west side ] To commemorate the suffering and torture inflicted by the Indians upon Jonathan Scott and Hannah Hawkes, his wife, the first permanent settlers of Watertown, this memorial is erected by the Waterbury and Watertown Chapters . . . — — Map (db m31165) HM

49 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Watertown — Marion A. Munson Memorial Park —

This tablet is erected in grateful recognition of the generosity and public spirit of William J. Munson who gave this park to Watertown in memory of his wife. — — Map (db m18856) HM

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

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

51 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Watertown — Rev'd John Trumbull —

Sacred to the Memory of the Rev'd John Trumbull senior Pastor of the Church of Christ in Westbury And one of the Fellows of the Corporation of Yale College; Who died December 8th AD 1787 In the Seventy third Year of his Age, And . . . — — Map (db m31162) HM

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

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

53 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Watertown — Watertown —

The local Paugasuck Indians sold this area of land to Thomas Judd and thirty-five other proprietors in 1684. The First Ecclesiastical Society of Westbury was formed in 1738 and in 1780 Westbury separated from Waterbury, was named Watertown, and soon . . . — — Map (db m18931) HM

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54 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Watertown — Watertown Killed in Action Memorial —

Killed in Action 1950 Korea 1955 All Returned 1964 Vietnam 1973 Argenta, Allen C. • Childs, Christopher J. • Greenwell, Joseph E. • Palmer, Douglas T. — — Map (db m19664) WM

55 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Watertown — Watertown World War II Monument —

In Memory of the Sacrifices And the Efforts of the Citizens of This Town Who Served in World War II ( 1236 names are listed. The following were Killed In Action ) Atwood, Ellsworth B. ★ Baculus, Edward ★ Baldwin, . . . — — Map (db m120292) WM

56 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Watertown — World War I Memorial —

Memorial to our sons and daughters who served their country in the World War 1914-1918 Dedicated in grateful recognition by the people of Watertown May 30th 1921 Earl D Anderson • J H Haydn Bryan • . . . — — Map (db m231283) WM

57 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Watertown, Oakville — Oakville World War II Memorial —

Dedicated to the honor and sacrifice of our men and women who served our country in World War II Honor Roll (646 names are listed. 23 with stars who did not return.) Erected to record their names by the citizens . . . — — Map (db m19227) WM

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

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

59 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Woodbury, Woodbury Center — Ancient Trading Path —

In past times the ancient paths in Connecticut were formed by large animals as they moved with the seasons and migrated to salt deposits. The Native Americans followed these same paths as they hunted these animals, traded with other tribes and also . . . — — Map (db m112637) HM

60 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Woodbury, Woodbury Center — District No. 2 Schoolhouse —

This school was also called the South Central School or "the school under the rocks" and was one of 14 District schools in Woodbury. The present building was built in 1867 by George Clark and was used until discontinued in 1899 when students were . . . — — Map (db m210343) HM

61 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Woodbury, Woodbury Center — Glebe House —

¼ Mile West At The GLEBE HOUSE The Episcopal Clergy Chose Samuel Seabury First Bishop, 1783 — — Map (db m17639) HM

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

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

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63 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Woodbury, Woodbury Center — Malcolm “Mac” Baldrige —

In memory of long time neighbor and friend Malcolm “Mac” Baldrige 1922 – 1987 Soldier, Industrialist, Team Roper, Member Cowboy Hall of Fame, United States Secretary of Commerce 1981-1987, Recipient United States . . . — — Map (db m19502) HM

64 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Woodbury, Woodbury Center — Woodbury Korean Conflict Monument —

In Honor of the Men and Women of Woodbury Who Served During the Korean Conflict Era 1950 -1955 Abbott, Frank K. · Clark, John E. · Cole, Norman F. · Cole, Walter H. · Cowles, Robert B. · Creighton, E. Donald · Deschino, John J. · Drakeley, . . . — — Map (db m210338) WM

65 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Woodbury, Woodbury Center — Woodbury Veterans Memorial —

In Honor of Those Men and Women of woodbury, Who Served in the Armed Forces of The United States of America. — — Map (db m281340) WM

66 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Woodbury, Woodbury Center — Woodbury Vietnam Era Monument —

In Honor of the Men and Women of Woodbury Who Served During the Vietnam War Era 1961 -1975 Alba, Louis G. · Anderson, Mark E. · Bacon, William, Jr. · Barry, Kevin G. · Benjamin, John D. · Brown, Edward C. · Brown, Thomas M. · Brownell, Thomas . . . — — Map (db m210342) WM

67 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Woodbury, Woodbury Center — Woodbury World War I Memorial —

In honor of the men of Woodbury who rendered service in the World War 1917-1919 Ralph G. Adams • William M. Adams • Gustave Daniel Anderson • George H. Barnes • Harry J. Bauch • Howard D. Beardsley • Edson J. Bennett • William B. Bennett, . . . — — Map (db m19505) HM

68 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Woodbury, Woodbury Center — Woodbury World War II Memorial —

[Left Tablet] In honor of the men and women of Woodbury who rendered service World War II 1941-1945 Abbott, H. Ellsworth • Cole, Francis P. • Giggey, Kempton L. • Lundin, Frank G. • Atwood, Gilbert • Cole, Ralph E. • Gillis, Carter E. . . . — — Map (db m19853) HM

69 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Pleasant Valley — A River Valley Transformed —

The Saville Dam and Barkhamsted Reservoir supplies water to the greater Hartford area and brought big changes to the towns of Barkhamsted and Hartland. Before the dam came, the valley was mostly farms and a few small villages along the east . . . — — Map (db m290893) HM

70 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Pleasant Valley — Barkhamsted —

Barkhamsted Named for Barkhamsted in Hertfordshire, England, this area was part of the Western Lands granted by the proprietors of Windsor to 108 persons of that town in 1732. The first highway through the town was the New Country Road, better . . . — — Map (db m29849) HM

71 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Pleasant Valley — Camp White —

To honor the men of Camp White Company 106 established 1934 Civilian Conservation Corps 1933-1942 created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt renewing the country’s natural resources and challenging the human spirit of . . . — — Map (db m102082) HM

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72 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Pleasant Valley — Civilian Conservation Corps Fire Ponds —

Created to ease the financial strains of the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps, or CCC, employed over 3,000,000 young men nationwide between 1933-1942. The 21 camps in Connecticut provided barrack-style food and housing along with . . . — — Map (db m140638) HM

73 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Pleasant Valley — Henry Robinson Buck —

Dedicated to Henry Robinson Buck 1876-1934 whose friendly nature and work for public recreational areas endeared him to all his associates. This trail was located by him and built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. . . . — — Map (db m102032) HM

74 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Pleasant Valley — Hollow Church Bell —

[ right plaque ] This bell hung in the Hollow Church which was relocated during construction of the Compensating Reservoir. It was cast in Hartford, CT in 1834. [ left plaque ] Dedicated 1997 These boulders were provided by . . . — — Map (db m29848) HM

75 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Pleasant Valley — William Wallace Lee —

William Wallace Lee June 20, 1828 — Sept. 14, 1903 This memorial is erected by the Masonic Veterans Association of Conn. of which body he was venerable master for twenty eight years — — Map (db m289656) HM

76 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Austin Hawes Memorial Campground — Farmington River: Wild & Scenic —

In this Area in the Past..... The Austin Hawes Memorial Campground is located in an area once known as the “Greenwoods,” where until the late 1700’s large pine and hemlock trees grew along the Farmington River. From 1800 to 1942 . . . — — Map (db m102111) HM

77 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Barkhamsted Center Cemetery —

The Barkhamsted Center Cemetery The Hollow Cemetery and the Tiffany Private Cemetery Removed from their former locations to this site. Dedicated to the memory of the known and the unknown dead. This new Barkhamsted Cemetery has . . . — — Map (db m29850) HM

78 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Barkhamsted Lighthouse Village — A Connecticut State Archaeological Preserve —

Who Lived Here ? James Chaugham (a Native American who was, according to his granddaughter, a member of the Narragansett Tribe) and his wife, Molly (of European descent), lived in a village located here for fifty years, in what became Peoples . . . — — Map (db m102323) HM

79 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Barkhamsted Lighthouse Village Cellar Holes — A Connecticut State Archaeological Preserve —

About a dozen cellar holes dot the hillside of Ragged Mountain. Some, like the one before you, are clearly marked with foundations made of stone quarried from nearby bedrock, similar to the stone located directly behind this . . . — — Map (db m112227) HM

80 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Barkhamsted Lighthouse Village Cemetery — A Connecticut State Archaeological Preserve —

You are now looking into the Lighthouse Village cemetery. The unmarked, upright field stones designate the final resting places of many who lived in the community, including the founding couple, James Chaugham, a Native American, and Molly . . . — — Map (db m102325) HM

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81 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Barkhamsted Lighthouse Village Charcoal Kilns — A Connecticut State Archaeological Preserve —

Charcoal production was an important industry in northwestern Connecticut in the nineteenth century. Before Pennsylvania coal became readily available, the iron forges in Litchfield County were reliant upon locally produced charcoal as . . . — — Map (db m112226) HM

82 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Barkhamsted Lighthouse Village Grind Stone — A Connecticut State Archaeological Preserve —

The residents of the Lighthouse community were largely self-sufficient when it came to their subsistence. Bone fragments found in their fireplaces show that they ate deer and small wild game. Gun flints (used in flint-lock rifles) and gun . . . — — Map (db m112198) HM

83 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Barkhamsted Lighthouse Village Stone Quarry — A Connecticut State Archaeological Preserve —

The residents of the Lighthouse community were able to supply many of their needs here on Ragged Mountain. You saw how the foundations of some of their homes were constructed with stone; the people of the Lighthouse quarried some of that stone . . . — — Map (db m112229) HM

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

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

85 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Church Pool — Wild & Scenic Farmington River —

In the 19th century, water power created the industrial heartland of the Barkhamsted area here. Doolittle Wagon Shop The Doolittles built this shop and made wagons and carriages at this site from 1830 to 1869. Many Doolittle . . . — — Map (db m290146) HM

86 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Demonstration Charcoal Mound —

Careful inspection of the ground behind this sign reveals a raised circular mound about 30 feet in diameter, surrounded by a narrow, circular depression. The unnatural shape and bits of charcoal under the leaf layer are the telltale signs of an old . . . — — Map (db m141061) HM

87 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — In Honor of Lambert Hitchcock —

In Honor of Lambert Hitchcock, (1795 – 1852), this village was once known as Hitchcocks-ville. Here he originated his chairs & cabinet furniture with Sheraton influence and in 1826 built his water powered mill employing a hundred persons. In 1866 . . . — — Map (db m29887) HM

88 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Lambert Hitchcock —

In This Factory Lambert Hitchcock Made His Famous Hitchcock Chairs 1826 - 1840 — — Map (db m29855) HM

89 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Matthies Grove-Peoples Forest / Wild & Scenic Farmington River — Farmington River Wild & Scenic / —

Matthies Grove-Peoples Forest Farmington River Wild & Scenic Before European Settlement A thriving population inhabited this river valley for thousands of years. Across the field from this kiosk, in an area now known as . . . — — Map (db m289855) HM

90 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Peoples State Forest —

This portion of the Peoples Forest was given by the Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution 1929 Near this spot was the site of an Indian Village — — Map (db m93827) HM

91 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Riverton —

-- Riverton -- Northeastern Gateway to the Litchfield Hills Old Hartford – Albany Stage Route Home of Hitchcock Chairs One Mile to Peoples Forest 1 1/2 Miles to Site of Barkhamsted Lighthouse Home Of L.A. Cooke War Governor Col. Justin . . . — — Map (db m29856) HM

92 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Riverton — Farmington River: Wild & Scenic —

In this Area in the Past..... Since the 1820’s Riverton has been a vibrant part of the town of Barkhamsted. Riverton is located at the confluence of the Farmington and Still Rivers, which at one time provided the opportunity for water power . . . — — Map (db m102107) HM

93 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Squire's Tavern —

[ panel 1 ] Welcome to Squire's Tavern Home to the Barkhamsted Historical Society and the Farmington River Coordinating Committee The Barkhamsted Historical Society Squire's Tavern, like the nearby river, has a story to . . . — — Map (db m31204) HM

94 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Barkhamsted, Riverton — The Bronson Legacy with Connecticut's Parks and Forests —

Elliott B. Bronson (1858-1931) of Winchester Center, Connecticut and a two term legislator was involved in the purchase of thousands of acres across the state which became Connecticut State Park and Forest lands. He was the land agent who worked to . . . — — Map (db m289658) HM

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

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

96 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Canaan — John F. Bianchi —

In Memory Of John F. Bianchi 1921 - 1976 In Recognition Of His 26 years of Service To the Little League — — Map (db m42042) HM

97 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Canaan — Joseph Deferari —

In Memoriam Joseph Deferari Born July 19, 1894 Died January 20, 1969 Who Donated This Land For The Principles Of God, Country And Freedom To The Veterans Who Served That Purpose — — Map (db m41852) WM

98 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Canaan — North Canaan —

“ … a green and pleasant land where the mountain laurel blooms.” – Wilbur L. Cross North Canaan was once part of the Town of Canaan, established in 1738. Settlers, whose families were of Dutch and English . . . — — Map (db m37885) HM

99 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Canaan — North Canaan Korean - World War II – Vietnam Veterans Monument —

[ left plaque ] North Canaan Honor Roll Korean Conflict June 27, 1950 to July 27, 1954 Amphlett James • Bechetti Frank • Baldesseri Remo J • Baldwin Lester • Ball Bert J 3rd • Bartlett Gerald L • Bathrick Richard G • Beaujon Leroy Y • . . . — — Map (db m42039) WM

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

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

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