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Historical Markers and War Memorials in New Haven County, Connecticut

 
Clickable Map of New Haven County, Connecticut and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg New Haven County, CT (371) Fairfield County, CT (455) Hartford County, CT (503) Litchfield County, CT (266) Middlesex County, CT (163) Suffolk County, NY (494)  NewHavenCounty(371) New Haven County (371)  FairfieldCounty(455) Fairfield County (455)  HartfordCounty(503) Hartford County (503)  LitchfieldCounty(266) Litchfield County (266)  MiddlesexCounty(163) Middlesex County (163)  SuffolkCountyNew York(494) Suffolk County (494)
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1 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — American Liberty Elm
American Liberty Elm Dedicated by the Derby Historical Society July 10, 2002 on the 250th Anniversary of the Birth of General David Humphreys 1752 – 1818 Sponsored by The City of Ansonia Map (db m25567) HM
2 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Anna Sewell Memorial Fountain
. . . Map (db m25543) HM
3 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Ansonia
Here the first settlers came in 1654 and established a settlement called Uptown Derby. It is now part of the City of Ansonia, incorporated in 1889. South of this green is the home of General David Humphreys who, as aide-de-camp to General George . . . Map (db m25564) HM
4 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Ansonia Veterans Memorial
. . . Map (db m25405) WM
5 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Ansonia Veterans Monument
[ Center Panel ] Lest We Forget This memorial is dedicated by the grateful citizens of the City of Ansonia to preserve and honor the memory of all those brave men and women who served our country so selflessly in time of conflict. . . . Map (db m25537) WM
6 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Ansonia Volunteer Firemen’s Monument
. . . Map (db m25406) HM
7 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Birthplace of David Humphreys
Birthplace of David Humphreys, 1752 – 1818, Soldier, Poet, Diplomat, Industrial PioneerMap (db m25563) HM
8 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Charter Oak Seedling
In observance of the U.S. Bicentennial, Elizabeth Clarke Hull Chapter NSDAR marks the site of a Charter Oak seedling given to the City of Ansonia Oct. 27, 1966, by former Mayor Frank P. Fitzpatrick May 15, 1976Map (db m25407) HM
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9 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Elm Street School Veterans Memorial
[Marker Front]: To The Memory Of These Pupils of The Elm Street School Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice For Their Country During The World War This Monument Is Dedicated William F. Bresnahan 18th. Inf. 1st. Div, . . . Map (db m25566) HM
10 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — In Memory of Warren J. Carver
. . . Map (db m25539) HM
11 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Pork Hollow
Pork Hollow. Near this spot where hidden military stores belonging to the army of the Revolution during Tryon’s raid through Connecticut.Map (db m29526) HM
12 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Soldiers Monument
. . . Map (db m26306) HM
13 Connecticut, New Haven County, Beacon Falls — Beacon Falls
The lands of Beacon Falls first appear in history when Milford was settled in 1639. Northern boundary of Milford was Beacon Hill Brook, separating the hunting grounds of the Paugasuck and Tunxis Indians. In 1675 the land became part of Derby. . . . Map (db m21932) HM
14 Connecticut, New Haven County, Beacon Falls — Beacon Falls Veterans Monument
In Grateful Tribute to the Men and Women of Beacon Falls Who Served In the Armed Forces During National Crises Map (db m21978) WM
15 Connecticut, New Haven County, Bethany — Bethany
In 1738 Amity Parish in New Haven and Milford, including most of present-day Woodbridge and Bethany, was incorporated by the General Assembly of Connecticut Colony. The earliest schoolhouse was built in 1750 in the northern half of Amity Parish. It . . . Map (db m22566) HM
16 Connecticut, New Haven County, Bethany — Bethany Veterans Monument
To the Memory of Those Citizens of Bethany Who Left Home With the Armed Forces In Defense of This Nation Erected by Beletzky - Hoppe VFW Post 2448Map (db m22567) WM
17 Connecticut, New Haven County, Bethany — Bethany Veterans Wall Of Honor
[ left panel ] Harold Durley USMC 1961 – 1964 • George D Vaill Sr USN WWII • Timothy L Vaill USN Vietnam • George D Vaill Jr. USAF Vietnam • Ernest Russell USA Korea • Harold E Lineweber USA Korea • Marcel J Lamy USA Korea • George P . . . Map (db m152578) HM
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18 Connecticut, New Haven County, Branford, Branford Center — Branford
Branford In 1638 the New Haven Colony traded "eleven coats of trucking cloth and one coat of English cloth made in the English fashion" to the Mattabesec Indians for land known as Totokett (Tidal River). The First permanent settlement was . . . Map (db m35588) HM
19 Connecticut, New Haven County, Branford, Branford Center — Branford Soldiers Monument
Branford To Her Brave Sons Who Fought In The War Of The Rebellion 1861 – 1865 One Country – One Flag GAR 1885 [ battle names inscribed on the column ] Antietam • Fredericksburg • Shiloh • Gettysburg • Vicksburg . . . Map (db m35645) HM
20 Connecticut, New Haven County, Branford, Branford Center — Branford Veterans Memorial
In Memory of Those Who Served Those Who Were Disabled In Service And Those Who Gave Their Lives In World War II and the Korean Conflict VietnamMap (db m35587) WM
21 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire — Lock 12 — Farmington Canal
In the early 1800's, the Farmington Canal was built between Northampton and New haven; Irish immigrants dug the canal by hand. The Canal (sic) locks controlled the flow of the water to compensate for the slope of the land. Farmers living nearby . . . Map (db m27567) HM
22 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — "Stepping Stone"
This old stone was brought from the center of Prospect early in 1899 by a group of Cheshire young men to serve as a “Stepping Stone” for those attending the church which then stood on the east edge of the present green.Map (db m48429) HM
23 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Cheshire
Settled in 1695 as Wallingford “West Farms”, this area obtained status as the village of New Cheshire in 1723. It was incorporated as a town in 1780. Cheshire became famous for its agricultural productivity and light manufacturing. . . . Map (db m22371) HM
24 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Cheshire Civil War Monument
[South face] Lincoln [North face] Foote [ Admiral Andrew Hull Foote ] [East plaque] Erected to The Memory of Those Who Enlisted From The Town of Cheshire in The Civil War 1861 – 1865 Capt. Timothy Guilford Lieut. . . . Map (db m22380) HM
25 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Cheshire Revolutionary War Monument
. . . Map (db m22404) HM
26 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Cheshire World War I Monument
On This Tablet Are Inscribed The Honored Names Of the Men of Cheshire Who Went Forth To Fight in the Great War For Humanity and Justice 1917 – 1919 Wilbur W. Adkins • Richard H. Atwood • Earle W. Barnes • George S. Barton • William H. . . . Map (db m22403) HM
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27 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — First Church Of Cheshire
The First Church Of Cheshire Congregational Second Meeting House On This Site 1737 --- 1826 Marker Placed May 1991Map (db m22382) HM
28 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — The Medal of Honor Plaza and “Living Classroom”
The Medal of Honor Plaza and “Living Classroom” Dedicated May 26, 1996 Alfred C. Adinolfi, U.S. Air Force, Chairman and Town Councilman S. Kenneth Baril, U.S. Army • Harold Mosher, U.S. Army • John White, U.S. Navy • Henry E. . . . Map (db m22456) HM
29 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Town of Cheshire Memorial Plaza
Honoring Our Veterans 1754 French and Indian War 1763 Reuben Hitchcock • Edward Parker • Ephraim Parker 1775 Revolutionary War 1783 Asa Bellamy • Justus Bellamy • Reuben Bellamy • Silas Bellamy • Asa Bronson • Elisha Cowles • Amos Parker . . . Map (db m22406) WM
30 Connecticut, New Haven County, Derby — Birmingham Iron Foundry Veterans Memorial
[ Right tablet ] Roll of Honor Employees Of Birmingham Iron Foundry Who Served Their Country In the World War 1917 – 1919 Dominick Ferrazzoli • J. Kanconvitch • August Romagnoli • Theodore V. Busk • Joseph . . . Map (db m25608) HM
31 Connecticut, New Haven County, Derby — Derby
[Marker front]: Birthplace of two distinguished wartime heroes General David Humphreys, aide-de-camp to General George Washington, accepted the British colors at the surrender at Yorktown, Virginia. Friend of both Washington and . . . Map (db m25568) HM
32 Connecticut, New Haven County, Derby — Derby and Huntington Civil War Memorial
[ West Face ] In Memory of The Men of Derby and Huntington Who Fell In the Service of Their Country In The War of the Rebellion 1861 – 1865 As Defenders of Liberty And Nationality Gettysburg [ South . . . Map (db m25384) HM
33 Connecticut, New Haven County, Derby — Derby Firemen’s Memorial
Memorial to Derby Firemen Dedicated 1974 [ Northwest Facet ] Hotchkiss Hose Co. 1 Org. 1837 [ Southwest Facet ] Storm Engine Co. 2 Org. 1851 [ Northeast Facet ] East End Hose Co. 3 Org. 1950 . . . Map (db m25402) HM
34 Connecticut, New Haven County, Derby — Derby Korea – Vietnam Memorial
Dedicated to Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice and Advanced the American Ideals of Liberty and the Brotherhood of Man Korea James Ellingwood Towle 1st Lt. U.S.A.F. Vietnam Norman Edward Dawson Jr. P.F.C. U.S.M.C. • George Albert Kurtyka . . . Map (db m25404) WM
35 Connecticut, New Haven County, Derby — Derby Veterans Monument
[ West Face ] Dedicated To The Memory Veterans Derby, Conn. World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam [ Northwest Face ] Always Faithful [ Southwest Face ] This We’ll Defend [ Northeast . . . Map (db m25386) WM
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36 Connecticut, New Haven County, Derby — Ye Ancient Common
Ye Ancient Common of the Founders of Derby 1654 – 1904 Erected by Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America Map (db m25607) HM
37 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — Bronze Bell
Bronze Bell Presented to the Town of East Haven Commemorating American Bicentennial 1776 – 1976 By the Exchange Club of East Haven It Served the Christ Church Congregation From 1848 to 1964 Also Presented By East Haven . . . Map (db m35583) HM
38 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven
This area, purchased by the Reverend John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton in 1638, was later known as East Farms. It was obtained from Indian sachems Momaugin and Mantowese. In 1639 Thomas Gregson, the first landowner, purchased Solitary Cove, . . . Map (db m35312) HM
39 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven Charter Day
Town of East Haven Connecticut This flagpole was dedicated to the residents of the Town of East Haven on Charter Day May 10, 1985 in observance of the 200th Anniversary of the Town Incorporation and granting of its Charter. Mayor . . . Map (db m35582) HM
40 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven Veterans Memorial
This Tribute To The Worth of Her Sons Who Have By Land and Sea Offered Their Lives In Defense of Their Country Is Erected by The Citizens of East Haven Dedicated 1911 Rededicated 1990 By East Haven Historical Society and Economic . . . Map (db m35557) HM
41 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven Veterans Monument
Keep Forever Living The Freedos For Which They Served Let None Forget They Gave Their All And Faltered Not When Came The Call Erected By East Haven Town Green Restoration Committee American Legion Post 89 American Legion . . . Map (db m35555) WM
42 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven World War II Memorial
1941     1945 East Haven World War II Memorial In Loving Memory of Our Sons Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice Sisto A. Aldieri • Frederic N. Burdette • John E. Cox • Thomas N. Fenney • Joseph Ferraiolo • Richard J. Fox • Kenneth H. Hall • . . . Map (db m35552) HM
43 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven World War Memorial
East Haven World War Memorial Not In Vain They Served 1917 1918 These Gave Their Lives Harry R. Bartlett Cortland V. Birdsell William Corcoran John B. Healey John LiedkeMap (db m35556) HM
44 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — Marquis de Lafayette Encampment
Marquis de Lafayette 1757   1834 General in the Continental Army Camped Here With 2800 Troops Enroute to Rhode Island July 26 and 27, 1778 dedicated here by CT Society Sons of the American Revolution General David Humphries Branch . . . Map (db m35581) HM
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45 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — Old Stone Meeting House
1774   Old Stone Meeting House   1974 George Landcraft – Designer Oldest Stone Meeting House in New England 1711 founding of church – Jacob Hemingway first student of Yale, first pastor of church. 1772 started construction. 1774 . . . Map (db m35584) HM
46 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — Site of the Theodore Roosevelt Oak
This is the Site Of The Theodore Roosevelt Oak Given by The President of The United States To the Town of East Haven On May 1, 1908 Erected by The East Haven Women's Club 1965Map (db m35580) HM
47 Connecticut, New Haven County, Fair Haven — The Connecticut Twenty-Ninth Colored Regiment, C. V. Infantry
[Center obelisk, west face:] Bronze relief depicting soldiers in battle beneath the regimental colors of the "29th Reg't Connecticut Volunteers - QUI TRANSTULIT SUSTINE." Battle Engagements New Market Road - October 13, 1864 . . . Map (db m23085) HM
48 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Andrew Leete Home Site
1643 • 1702 On this site lived Andrew Leete, principal preserver of the Charter of Conn. from usurper Sir Edmund Andross, 1687, member of the Conn. General Court granting charter to Yale College 1701Map (db m57125) HM
49 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford
Guilford This town, the seventh oldest in Connecticut, was founded in 1639 by an oppressed but optimistic band of English Puritans. Henry Whitfield, a minister in Ockley, near London, was the moving spirit behind their emigration. About forty of . . . Map (db m57225) HM
50 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford Granite
In Recognition of Guilford’s Contribution Of Granite to the Base Of the Statue of Liberty 1886 – 1986 Dedicated June 28, 1986Map (db m57226) HM
51 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford Korean War Monument
In Memory Of The Members Of The United States Armed Forces Who Served In The Korean War June 25, 1950 July 27, 1953 “Freedom Is Not Free”Map (db m57126) WM
52 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford Revolutionary War Memorial
In Memory Of All The Revolutionary Soldiers Of Guilford, Connecticut. Placed By Agnes Dickinson Lee Chapter Daughters Of The American Revolution 1940Map (db m57224) HM
53 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford Soldier's Monument
In Memory Of The Men Of Guilford Who Fell And In Honor Of Those Who Served The Grateful Town Erects This Monument. That Their Example May Spread To Coming Generations Uriah N. Parmelee   1st Cav • Henry B. Bullard   1st Lt Bat • . . . Map (db m56941) HM
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54 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford Spanish-American War Monument
. . . Map (db m57418) HM
55 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford Vietnam Memorial
Vietnam Each peaceful dawn in this place we are reminded of these men who died for their country Stephen J. Brennan P.F.C. Ara. Crosby Jr. W.O. Frederick W. Dauten Jr. Maj. Dedicated May 28, 1984 Town of Guilford Conn. God . . . Map (db m57124) HM
56 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford World War I Monument
1917   1918 In Honor of Our Men and Women Who Served in the World War John R. Alcorn • Murrie Alcorn • Elmer Anderson • Elmore Ashman • Frank E. Barlow • David B. Beattie • John B. Beattie • Clyde G. Beckwith • Henry S. Beers • George V. Bishop . . . Map (db m57123) HM
57 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford World War II Monument
World War II 1941 – 1945 John C. Rebuzzini, W.T. 1st C. U.S.N. • Edward A. Norton, Pvt. U.S.A. • Donald C. Rood, P.F.C. U.S.A. • Pascoe C. Deaton, 1st Lt. U.S.A.A.F. • Leroy W. Scranton, Jr. MM. 3rd C. U.S.N. • Nicholas J. Gervasoni, T. . . . Map (db m57420) HM
58 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Nathaniel Elliot Home — 1755
Home of Nathaniel Elliot nephew of the Reverend Jared Elliot 1685-1763, Yale 1706 physician, botanist, agriculturist – friend of Benjamin FranklinMap (db m57422) HM
59 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — A. Frederick Oberlin Bridge
. . . Map (db m28747) HM
60 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — Campanile and Carillon
The Town of Hamden gratefully accepts the donation of the Campanile and the electronic Carillon by the children of Philip Paolella in honor of Ciro Paolella, founder and president of the Plasticrete Corporation. Born in Italy, . . . Map (db m28699) HM
61 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — Eli Whitney — 1765 - 1825 — Inventor of the Cotton Gin —
On this site in 1798, Eli Whitney established the first manufactory for the production of fire arms in the United States. Here he invented and used the uniformity system of manufacture now adopted throughout the world.Map (db m28744) HM
62 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — Eli Whitney Armory
ASM International - The Materials Information Society - has designated the Eli Whitney Armory an historical landmark. "On this site between 1798 and 1825, Eli Whitney built the first significant independent American armory. The development of . . . Map (db m28750) HM
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63 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — Hamden
Incorporated in 1786, this town was originally part of New Haven and was named for John Hampden, noted English statesman. In 1798, at the foot of Lake Whitney, Eli Whitney pioneered in the use of interchangeable parts in the manufacture of arms . . . Map (db m28696) HM
64 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — Hamden Veterans Memorial
[ approximately 7, 130 names are listed on the ten plaques, front, back and ends ]Map (db m28701) WM
65 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — Pardee Rose Garden
Pardee Rose Garden Planted and Maintained under the Will and Bequest of William Scranton Pardee of this City as a lasting Memorial of his Mother Nancy Maria English Pardee MCMXXIIMap (db m34721) HM
66 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — The Freedom Tree
The Freedom Tree With The Vision of Universal Freedom For All Mankind This Tree Is Dedicated By The Citizens of Hamden To All Prisoners Of War And Missing In Action 1972Map (db m28698) HM
67 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall
. . . Map (db m230833) HM WM
68 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison — Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Hadley — Company 2101; September 5, 1935 - April 4, 1941
Camp Hadley was home to "Roosevelt's Tree Army." These young men, 17-25 years old, came from families of unemployed parents during the Great Depression. They joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and earned one dollar a day, up to 30 days . . . Map (db m243157) HM
69 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison, Madison Center — Captain Frederick Lee — 1776 - 1831 — Citizen of Madison and Hero of War of 1812 —
Commissioned in 1809 by U.S. President Madison, Frederick Lee served in the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service until 1829, providing security for the New Haven port and protection of American Ships on Long Island Sound. On October 10, 1814, . . . Map (db m243260) HM WM
70 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison, Madison Center — Dianne Bullis Snyder Memorial
In memory for the life of Dianne Bullis Snyder, Flight Attendant American Airlines Flight 11, Sept 11, 2001-February 12, 1959-September 11, 2001.To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.Map (db m243188) HM
71 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison, Madison Center — Frederick W. Lee, Esq — Patriot • Statesman
Born April 3, 1766 Married Anna Fowler Captain Lee’s Portrait-painted by General Kosciusko 1797 Captain of U.S. Revenue Cutter “Eagle” War 1812 Lee Academy built 1821 Hosted Marquis De Lafayette 1824 Named our town ‘Madison’ 1826 First town . . . Map (db m243265) HM
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72 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison, Madison Center — James Madison Memorial — 1751-1836
Fourth President of the United States-Father of the Constitution-Author of the Bill of Rights-Madison Connecticut Incorporated 1826Map (db m243187) HM
73 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison, Madison Center — Lee's Academy — 1821
Founded by Captain Frederick Lee and other pillars of the community as a privately funded co-educational institution for higher education, Lee’s Academy provided students with a level of instruction beyond the basic rudimentary subjects available in . . . Map (db m66475) HM
74 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison, Madison Center — Madison — State of Connecticut
This area, formerly part of Guilford and known as East Guilford, was first settled about 1650 on land bought from the Nehantic and Mohegan Indians in 1641. With population increasing, settlers here sought separate parishes and the Society of East . . . Map (db m243183) HM
75 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison, Madison Center — Memorial to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam Veterans
The people of the town of Madison dedicated this memorial to its citizens who answered their nation's call to arms. Their sacrifice helped keep his nation free with special affection we honor those who gave their lives that we all may live in . . . Map (db m243262) WM
76 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison, Madison Center — Monument to the Citizens of Madison
This monument is dedicated to the citizens of Madison who have served our nation in the Armed Services since 1975. Their dedication to service in numerous conflicts, campaigns, and operations continues to protect our liberty, freedom and way of . . . Map (db m243185) WM
77 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison, Madison Center — Patriots of Madison — 1776-1783
Erected in memory of all patriots of Madison (then east Guilford) who served in the War of Independence that this nation might be free.Map (db m243186) HM WM
78 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison, Madison Center — World War I Memorial — 1917-1919
Erected to honor those of Madison, Conn. who answered their country's call and gave their services for the great cause of libertyMap (db m243263) WM
79 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — 201st Anniversary of the Marine Corps
1775 — 1976 This Monument Is Placed On This Green By The Members Of The Silver City Detachment Marine Corps League Of Meriden In The Year 1976, To Honor All U. S. Marines On The 201st Anniversary Of The Marine Corps . . . Map (db m27290) HM
80 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln in search of the nomination for the presidence addressed a ralley in the Town Hall of Meriden - March 7, 1860 " – and that government of the people, by the people and for the people, shall not perish from the earth." . . . Map (db m27288) HM WM
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81 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Ancient Burial Ground — Meriden School For Boys
The 30 to 40 boys buried on this site were forgotten children of their time. Delinquent, orphaned or abandoned they came to live at the Connecticut School for Boys, a reform school that occupied these grounds from the early 1800s until 1973. The . . . Map (db m26508) HM
82 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Center Congregational Church
Center Congregational Church The Oldest Meeting House In Meriden, Conn. Dedicated June 16, 1831 Map (db m26638) HM
83 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — City of Meriden's World War I Roll of Honor
Abel, Arnold T. • Abrams, Charles E. • Adams, Armand E. • Adams, Harry P. • Adams, Joseph • Adaszkiewicz, Ignatius • Affeldt, Albert A. • Affeldt, John E. • Affeldt, Joseph M. • Aichler, Stanley J. • Alderman, Walter . . . Map (db m27285) WM
84 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Connecticut Police Memorial
[ inscribed on the obelisk in the center of the pavilion ] Dedicated To Those Who Have Made The Supreme Sacrifice Off. Milton Hodder   Hamden   04/22/1943 Tpr./Trn. Stanley C. Heilberg   C.S.P.   06/01/1929 Lt. Paul J. . . . Map (db m26504) HM
85 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Count Casimir Pulaski
[Plaque on the south side]: Count Casimir Pulaski “Father of the American Cavalry” Born in Poland 1747; came to America 1777, entering as a volunteer; distinguished himself at Battle of Brandywine, promoted to the Rank . . . Map (db m26589) HM
86 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Cristoforo Colombo
Cristoforo Colombo 1492   500   1992 “In search for a better tomorrow, we must discover today.” Presented to the people of Meriden, Connecticut by Unison Club October 12th, . . . Map (db m26640)
87 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church Organized Oct. 7, 1786 This Building Erected 1848Map (db m27566) HM
88 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — First Masonic Lodge in Meriden
Near This Site Meridian Lodge No. 77 A. F. & A. M. Was Instituted As The First Masonic Lodge In Meriden On Jan. 1, 1851 Map (db m26597) HM
89 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Gold Star Association Memorial
. . . Map (db m26635) HM
90 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Hubbard Park
Hubbard Park was a gift to the City of Meriden from industrialist and philanthropist Walter Hubbard in 1901. Consulting with landscape architect John Olmstead, son of Frederick law Olmstead, designer of New York's Central Park, Mr. Hubbard relied . . . Map (db m33632) HM
91 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Meriden / Lexington Alarm
[Marker front]: 1661 – Meriden area first settled when Jonathan Gilbert is granted land by Connecticut Colony and employs Edward Higbee to operate an inn. 1670 – Greater part of present-day Meriden lands placed under . . . Map (db m26594) HM
92 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Meriden Korea – Vietnam Memorial
In memory of the citizens of Meriden who answered their country’s call Vietnam 1961 – 1975 Earl Bauchmann • Michael Chmura • Albert Christy • Wayne Cyr • Louis Dagle • Richard Hensley • Edward Jurek • Frank . . . Map (db m26598) WM
93 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Meriden Soldiers Memorial
To The Memory Of Our Fellow Citizens Who Died In Defense of the Government. 1861 – 65 Erected     1873 [ battle names on the column ] Antietam • Gettysburg • Vicksburg • Fort Fisher • Appomattox • Atlanta • New Berne • . . . Map (db m27336) HM
94 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Meriden Spanish American War Memorial
This memorial presented by the City of Meriden to the veterans of the Spanish American War Company L., First Regiment, Connecticut Vol. Infantry. Bowen, Charles B. • Jones, Delbert R. • Keeney, Raymond G. • Abel, Alfred A. • Abel, Arthur A. . . . Map (db m26601) HM
95 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Meriden World War I Memorial
Dedicated To The Memory of Those From Meriden Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice In the Service Of Their Country During The World War 1917 ––– 1918 [ Soldiers’ names are listed on the central column . . . Map (db m26637) HM
96 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Meriden’s Traffic Tower
Erected on September 21, 1925, Meriden’s Traffic Tower was an innovative traffic control device designed to provide safe travel for the vehicles and pedestrians of the growing city. The unique character of the tower quickly made it a local . . . Map (db m26642) HM
97 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — Red Bridge
Length 78 feet – width 16 feet Listed on the Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service Erected in 1891 by the Berlin Iron Bridge Company Red Bridge is of lenticular pony truss . . . Map (db m26587) HM
98 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — The Patriots
The Patriots whose names this tablet bears and whose remains rest in this burial ground assisted in establishing American independence by their wervice in the War of the American Revolution Archelaus Allen • Stephen Atwater • James . . . Map (db m26588) HM
99 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — U.S.S. Maine Memorial
In Memoriam U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15, 1898 This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. MaineMap (db m27286) HM
100 Connecticut, New Haven County, Meriden — World War II Roll of Honor
City of Meriden World War II Roll of Honor [ The memorial consists of twelve bronze tablets. 5,280 names are listed. A small plaque labeled “Omissions” lists 102 additional names. ] [ The 144 names listed below . . . Map (db m26913) HM

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Mar. 28, 2024