201 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — The Roots of the US Coast Guard — Supporting and Defending Maritime Trade —

In 1789, when the new federal government needed a national source of revenue, Congress turned to the sea. They placed a tax on imports, created the Customs Service to collect it and established federal oversight for lighthouses to ensure safer . . . — — Map (db m48329) HM

202 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — The Submarine Industry — Rooted in Connecticut —

Just as the early settlers recognized the fine qualities of the New London harbor, so did the US Government. At the end of the Civil War, the Federal Government accepted land in Groton and Ledyard, purchased by New London, for a new naval base. . . . — — Map (db m48326) HM

203 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — The United States Coast Guard Greenland Patrol —

The United States Coast Guard Greenland Patrol World War Two 1940 – 1945 The Greenland Patrol was the longest continuous operation of military forces of the United States during World War Two Task force 24.8 Dedication from “Ice Brothers” – . . . — — Map (db m205545) HM WM

204 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington —

To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington October 6, 1790 Mount Vernon Octr 6th 1790. Sir, Not being possessed of any commissions, I have to request (unless your farther enquiry should point to more proper characters) that you will . . . — — Map (db m205249) HM

205 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — To George Plater from George Washington —

To George Plater from George Washington May 14, 1789 Dear Sir, I foresaw the numerous applications which would be made for nominations to offices — and readily conceived that amidst the variety of candidates, it would be one of the most delicate . . . — — Map (db m205253) HM

206 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — To George Washington from Hopley Yeaton —

To George Washington from Hopley Yeaton December 11, 1789 Sir, Permit an inferior Officer in rank, tho' not inferior in Affection for you in your high Sphere, or for my Country's welfare, amidst the great concerns of a happy Continent, who . . . — — Map (db m205251) HM

207 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — Tomb of Hopley Yeaton —

Captain Hopley Yeaton Portsmouth, New Hampshire 1740 — 1812 A Patriot of 1776 In the War of American Independence Captain Yeaton was active with the Sons Of Liberty As an officer he served with distinction in the Continental . . . — — Map (db m205823) HM WM

208 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — U.S. Coast Guard in Vietnam War —

U.S. Coast Guard in Vietnam War, 1965 - 1973 They Died That Others Might Live in Peace ENC Morris S. Beeson - LTJG David C. Brostrom - FN Heriberto S. Hernandez - LTJG Michael W. Kirkpatrick - ENI Michael H. Painter - EN2 Jerry Phillips - LT. . . . — — Map (db m205829) WM

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209 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — Union Station —

Union Station was originally designed by Henry Hobson Richardson and built in 1885. Union Station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was saved, restored and adaptively reused through the efforts of: Union Railroad Station . . . — — Map (db m48645) HM

210 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — US Coast Guard Memorial —

SM 1/c Douglas A. Munro Medal of Honor For Extraordinary Heroism and Conspicuous Gallantry in Action Above and Beyond The Call of Duty “They gallantly gave up their lives in defence of our country” Alcorn, John, F1c · Barnhart, Edmund . . . — — Map (db m205247) WM

211 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — USCG Mojave (W-47) —

In Memory of the Officers and Men who served on the USCGC Mojave (W-47) on South Greenland Patrols during World War II. Dedicated 11 October 1996 — — Map (db m205867) WM

212 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — USCGA Class of 1944 Gazebo —

Gazebo Donated By USCGA Class of 1944 Fiftieth Reunion 1993 In Memory of Classmates Who Died in World War II Charles Edward Johnson Aircraft Missing • Aleutians December 1, 1943. Charles Webster Valaer Lost USS Leopold (DE-319) . . . — — Map (db m205828) WM

213 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — Wars and Conflicts —

Quasi-War with France War of 1812 Seminole War Civil War Spanish-American War World War I World War II Korea Vietnam Desert Storm United States Coast Guard Donated by The Class of 1941 Fifthieth Reunion — 1991 Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m205826) WM

214 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — Washington Parade —

Washington Parade In Honor of President George Washington Who, on August 4, 1790, signed into Law the Act establishing the Revenue Cutter Service Known today as the U. S. Coast Guard. The First Commission, dated March 21, 1791 Went to . . . — — Map (db m205489) HM

215 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — Well Done —

A "Well Done" to the officers and men of the United States Coast Guard Who served aboard the Patrol Frigates During World War Two. Their deeds are evidence of the best tradition of the United States Coast Guard. "Semper Paratus" USS . . . — — Map (db m205245) WM

216 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — Whaling Days — New London Waterfront Park —

Whaling has been associated with the port of New London from its earliest days, but it wasn't until the early 1800s that large scale whaling endeavors took place as an alternative to the increasingly unprofitable West Indian trade. The period . . . — — Map (db m216867) HM

217 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — Whaling in New London —

Human relationship with sea mammals has evolved through the past 300 years. Oil from whales and seals was exploited, yet essential to developing our industrial revolution in the 19th century. The wealth accumulated from whaling was invested in . . . — — Map (db m48186) HM

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218 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London — 5 — Williams Memorial Park — Hempstead Historic Neighborhood —

New London was a wealthy city in the mid-1800s, largely due to its success in whaling and other maritime ventures. Leading families displayed their wealth in opulent houses and furnishings, but many sought to bestow a more public legacy. They . . . — — Map (db m48363) HM

219 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — “Aim, Load, Fire” —

This scene features a replica 32-pound cannon that would have been employed here during the 1850s and 1860s. Thirty-two pound refers to the weight of the cannonballs used in this weapon. The soldiers are in the process of sponging the bore, . . . — — Map (db m48406) HM

220 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — “The Arches” — Submarine Antenna Over-Water Arch Facility — Building 101 —

This unusual structure was specifically designed to test submarine antennas in an environment that replicated conditions at sea. The roof contained a 93-by-66 foot concrete pool filled with seawater. The pool was six inches deep except for a well . . . — — Map (db m48380) HM

221 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — American Revolution —

The first shots of the American Revolution were fired in Massachusetts in April of 1775, more than a year before the thirteen colonies declared their independence. Connecticut needed fortifications to defend the colony from British attack, and in . . . — — Map (db m48280) HM

222 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Blockhouse —

This sturdy granite building is the oldest surviving structure at Fort Trumbull State Park. At the urging of President George Washington, Congress authorized funds to fortify American seaports in 1794. A French engineer, Stephen Rochefontaine, . . . — — Map (db m48265) HM

223 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Bottom Reflected Active Sonar System (BRASS) —

In 1955, the U.S. Navy Underwater Sound Laboratory (USN/USL, also known informally as the Sound Lab) here at Fort Trumbull began a study of the feasibility of long range, echo-ranging sonar. In 1956, "Bottom-bounce echo-ranging active sonar" was . . . — — Map (db m227247) HM

224 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Civil War —

Ironically, the Third System forts, built to protect the U.S. coastline from foreign aggression, were never fired on by another country, but some were attacked by American rebel forces. The Civil War started in April of 1861 when Confederate cannon . . . — — Map (db m48313) HM

225 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Coast Guard —

The Revenue Cutter Service, the federal bureau that enforced treaties and tariffs on the seas and inland waterways, established its officer training school at Fort Trumbull in 1910. Fort Trumbull offered easy access to Long Island Sound, which was . . . — — Map (db m48386) HM

226 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Cold War —

World War II ended in 1945 with the surrender of Germany and Japan, but it was an uneasy peace that followed. Although the U.S.S.R. had been America’s ally during the war, after the war, the Soviet Union asserted control over eastern Europe, . . . — — Map (db m48405) HM

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227 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Fort Interiors —

The fort you are now in has had continuous military occupation since its erection in 1852. the latest occupant, the United States Navy, used the facilities from 1941 and 1997. When the fort was turned over to the Connecticut Department of . . . — — Map (db m48358) HM

228 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Fort Trumbull —

This five-sided fort was built between 1839 and 1852 to protect New London Harbor as part of a broad system of coastal fortification undertaken by the federal government. This is the third Fort Trumbull built on this promontory, which was known as . . . — — Map (db m48253) HM

229 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Fort Trumbull State Park —

Place of Defense Overlooking the mouth of the Thames River, Fort Trumbull marks the southern end of a series of defense-related sites. These include the Naval Submarine Base New London, Fort Griswold, the U.S. Coast Guard Base New London, the . . . — — Map (db m217137) HM

230 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Magnetic Silencing — Building 109 —

The navy uses the magnetic silencing range to determine if a ship may be vulnerable to detection by magnetic mines, which can blow a hole in a vessel and cause it to sink. The range consists of a series of devices installed underwater that . . . — — Map (db m48381) HM

231 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Maury Hall — Building 28 —

Maury Hall, a substantial two-story concrete building, stood on this site from the 1930s or early 1940s until 1999. It served as classrooms for the U.S. Maritime Service officers’ training program at Fort Trumbull during Worl War II. Known to the . . . — — Map (db m48303) HM

232 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Merchant Marine —

The U.S. Merchant Marine played a crucial role in World War II, transporting supplies, ammunition, and troops across the ocean to the battle front. Even before the United States entered the war, the merchant fleet provided much-needed goods to the . . . — — Map (db m48394) HM

233 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — North Battery —

Between 1875 and 1876, the army built this installation for heavy guns, known as the North Battery, to strengthen the military effectiveness of Fort Trumbull. Designed for five cannon aimed toward the water, the battery contained four gun platforms . . . — — Map (db m48258) HM

234 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Officers’ Quarters —

This building served as living space for officers for more than one hundred and fifty years. It was constructed in about 1830, before the existing fort was built, when the War of 1812-era fort still stood on the site. Army officers occupied the . . . — — Map (db m217135) HM

235 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Parade Ground —

This parade ground appears on a map from the 1830s, when the second Fort Trumbull was still standing. Its use dates back at least that far. The army conducted drills and inspections of troops on this stretch of land until the early twentieth . . . — — Map (db m48272) HM

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236 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Periscope Test Facility — Building 94 —

An industrial-looking building with few windows stood on this site directly in front of the fort from the 1770s until 1999. It was designed specifically for top-secret work in periscope technology. Originally, periscopes were simple tube-shaped . . . — — Map (db m48382) HM

237 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Post Civil War to 1910 —

After the Civil War fewer troops were stationed at Fort Trumbull, but at least one artillery company continued to serve here each year into the early twentieth century. It became evident during the Civil War that advances in weapons had caused the . . . — — Map (db m48356) HM

238 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Scientific Research — World War I —

World War I broke out in Europe in 1914, and President Woodrow Wilson firmly resolved that the United States would stay neutral. However, public opinion turned to outrage in 1915, when a U-boat (a German submarine) fired two torpedoes at the . . . — — Map (db m48391) HM

239 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Scientific Research — World War II —

Before the United States entered World War II, German U-boats again inflicted death and destruction on the seas by sinking Allied ships as they had in World War I. In January 1942, the month after the United States entered the war, the Germans . . . — — Map (db m48396) HM

240 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — Site Orientation —

On this rocky and windy promontory overlooking the Thames River, more than two hundred years of military history have unfolded. The history of this place and those who served here reflects strategic and technological developments from the American . . . — — Map (db m48647) HM

241 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — South Battery —

The army built this gun line, known as the South Battery, around 1840, while the present Fort Trumbull was under construction. By 1879, this battery contained eight cannon of two types, six Rodmans and two Parrotts. A low protective wall made of . . . — — Map (db m48262) HM

242 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — The Barracks —

This building housed army enlisted men serving in the artillery or infantry from the 1830s until Fort Trumbull was downgraded to a supply post, in 1907. Built of rough-cut granite, the original stone section dates from about 1830, the same year . . . — — Map (db m48300) HM

243 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — The Third System —

Although the United States won the War of 1812, the searing memory of the nation’s capital in flames continued to disturb the public and Congress alike. The British had entered the Chesapeake Bay, continued up the Potomac River, and set fire to . . . — — Map (db m48353) HM

244 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — United States Maritime Service Officers School —

This monument marks the site of the largest United States Maritime Service Officers School during the course of events leading up to and including World War II. During this period 15,000 Maritime Service Officers were graduated and went forth to . . . — — Map (db m66449) HM

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245 ► Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — War of 1812 —

In 1808, Congress again approved funds to fortify the coastline, prompted by the prospect of another war with England. England was at war with France, which was ruled by Napoleon Bonaparte at the time, and although the United States had not taken . . . — — Map (db m48283) HM

246 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — 26th Regiment Connecticut Volunteeers —

( inscribed around the obelisk ) June 14, 1863 · Port Hudson · May 27, 1863 ( south side ) Erected To the Memory of the 26th Regiment Conn. Volunteeer Infantry 26th Regt. Conn. Vols. ( north side ) Total Membership 825 . . . — — Map (db m101860) HM

247 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Angelo Sanquedolce Memorial Plaza —

The Angelo Sanquedolce Memorial Plaza Dedicated May 14, 1999 The Heritage Riverfront Park Plaza is hereby named and dedicated in honor of Angelo J. Sanquedolce, Comptroller of the City of Norwich from 1968 to 1998, for thirty years of exemplary . . . — — Map (db m101880) HM

248 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Central Baptist Church —

Central Baptist Church Central Baptist Church was founded in 1840 and under the zeal and energy of Rev. Miner G. Clarke grew rapidly to over 400 members. The church's first organist, Ithamar Conkey, composed the music to "In The Cross of Christ I . . . — — Map (db m101881) HM

249 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Cristoforo Colombo Monument —

( south side ) Cristoforo Colombo 1492 – 1992 Onorate I Vostri Genitori ( Behold Your Parents ) ( north side ) Presented to the City of Norwich by the Italian – American Citizens on the 500th . . . — — Map (db m101856) HM

250 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — David Ruggles Freedom Courtyard —

David Ruggles Freedom Courtyard dedicated on the 19th day of October in the year 2013 and to honor the 150th anniversary of The Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863 Whereas, on the twenty-second day of . . . — — Map (db m101879) HM

251 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Dr. Charles H. Osgood Fountain —

Dr. Charles H. Osgood Fountain Dr. Osgood was one of the original founding fathers of the Norwich Free Academy in 1854. The fountain was on his estate at the corner of Washington and Broad Streets. In 1957, Milton Green purchased and . . . — — Map (db m101943) HM

252 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Everlasting Vigilance —

Everlasting Vigilance Spec Jacob D. Martir US Army Operation Iraqi Freedom 18 August 2004 1st Lt Keith N. Heidman US Army Operation Iraqi Freedom 28 May 2007 — — Map (db m101801) WM

253 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — In Memory of Captain Samuel Chester Reid —

In Memory of Captain Samuel Chester Reid 1783 — 1861 Born at Norwich, Conn. Aug. 25, 1783. During the War of 1812 commander of the American privateer General Armstrong. Captain Reid planned the United States Flag which was . . . — — Map (db m101775) HM

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254 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — John F. Slater —

Nov. 4 A.D. 1886 This Building Dedicated to the Education of the Young And Commemorative of John F. Slater Is Erected by His Son William A. Slater And by Him Presented to the Norwich Free Academy In Grateful Recognition Of . . . — — Map (db m101954) HM

255 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Norwich and Worcester Railroad — Opened March 9, 1840 —

Leased to Boston Hartford & Erie R.R. • 1869 Leased to New York & New England R.R. • 1886 Leased to New England R.R. • 1896 Leased to N.Y., N.H., & H. R.R. • 1898 Centennial Exercises sponsored by the New London Railroad Association May 11, 1940 . . . — — Map (db m172115) HM

256 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Norwich POW MIA Monument —

POW★MIA You Are Not Forgotten — — Map (db m101799) WM

257 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Norwich Soldier’s Monument —

( south east plaque ) 2nd Regt. Infantry: Enlisted Man: Joseph Stokes. 3rd Regt. Infantry: Enlisted Man: David C. Case. 5th Regt. Infantry: Enlisted Man: Alexander S. Avery. 6th Regt. Infantry: Enlisted Men: Charles Meissor. Frank . . . — — Map (db m101792) WM

258 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Norwich Veterans Memorial —

In Solemn Remembrance Of Those Who Paid The Supreme Sacrifice In All Wars, Actions And Conflicts. — — Map (db m101793) WM

259 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Norwich Vietnam War Memorial —

Norwich Vietnam War Memorial In Honor Of The Brave Servicemen Who Gave Their Lives In Vietnam Cooley, Robert Karl May 31, 1970 Donohue, Francis Charles March 1, 1967 Donovan, Thomas Edward March 23, 1968 Greene, James Leonard, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m101800) WM

260 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Norwich World War I Monument —

1917     1918 Dedicated To The Men And Women Of Norwich Who Served Their Country In The World War ( 697 names are listed on the south side. The following have stars indicating they made the supreme sacrifice. ) Allen Horace H . . . — — Map (db m101794) WM

261 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Norwich World War II & Korean War Monument —

( east side ) 1941     1945 To Commemorate Those Who Served In World War II And To Those Who Paid The Supreme Sacrifice In Order That Our Nation May Continue To The Glory Of God And To Continue In His Principles Amongst Men . . . — — Map (db m101795) WM

262 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Once upon a time in Norwich… — The Otis Library —

Joseph Otis, who had earned his fortune elsewhere, returned to his hometown at the age of 70, and wishing to do something lasting for the people of Norwich, founded a public library in his name on this spot. He purchased the land and planned to have . . . — — Map (db m172119) HM

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263 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Slater Museum —

Slater Museum Samuel Slater, possessing considerable knowledge of textile production and machinery emigrated from England in 1789. He was attracted to the United States because of the bounty offered here for skilled textile workers. British law . . . — — Map (db m101858) HM

264 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — The Freedom Tree —

The Freedom Tree With The Vision of Universal Freedom For All Mankind This Tree Is Dedicated To Col. Paul G. Underwood And All Prisoners Of War And Missing In Action 1973 — — Map (db m101803) WM

265 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — The Shattuck Building —

The Shattuck Building Dedicated To The Devoted Support Of The Humanities As Was Constantly Exhibited By George E. Shattuck During His Tenure As Principal 1940 – 1965 — — Map (db m101945) HM

266 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — 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. Maine — — Map (db m101859) WM

267 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — Veterans Dedication Stone —

This Tract Of Land Is Dedicated To Veterans Of All Conflicts And Wars By The Veterans Council Of The Norwich Area By City Council Resolution Sept. 1968 — — Map (db m101802) WM

268 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — William A. Buckingham House —

Once upon a time in Norwich, the Governor of the State of Connecticut, William A. Buckingham, resided in this building. Born in Lebanon, Connecticut, May 28, 1804, he attended Lebanon School, Bacon Academy in Colchester, and later took up residency . . . — — Map (db m171812) HM

269 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — William Ashby McCloy —

William Ashby McCloy (1913-2000) Aspirations, 1976 Core-ten steel 174 inches high Commissioned with funds from The Connecticut Commission on the Arts William Ashby McCloy was born in Baltimore and studied at Phillips . . . — — Map (db m101953) HM

270 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Greenville — Hopkins & Allen Gun Factory —

Once upon a time in Norwich… Hopkins & Allen Gun Factory was the city’s largest employer. During the Civil War, Norwich provided more arms for the Union forces than any other city. As the nation’s largest armory, Hopkins & Allen was just one . . . — — Map (db m101882) HM

271 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Norwichtown — Benedict Arnold —

Benedict Arnold was born here in January 1741. He and a younger sister, Hannah, were the only survivors of eleven children. The original family home no longer exists.           As a young man of 14, he served an apprenticeship as a . . . — — Map (db m83323) HM

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272 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Norwichtown — East District School —

East District School Once upon a time in Norwich... In 1789, when Norwich was the second largest city in the State, Thomas Leffingwell IV sold to the inhabitants of the East School District for 6 pounds, land “for the purpose of said . . . — — Map (db m101941) HM

273 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Norwichtown — Lathrop Manor —

Lathrop Manor John Olmstead, Norwich's first physician, settled here in 1661 and later sold his house to Samuel Lathrop. After the original house burned in 1745, it was rebuilt by Samuel's son, Dr. Daniel Lathrop. Near the family home, Dr. Lathrop . . . — — Map (db m101913) HM

274 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Norwichtown — Leffingwell Inn —

Leffingwell Inn In 1675, Steven Backus built a simple two-room, side-chimney house. Over two centuries, it would be modified many times. Thomas Leffingwell, a founder of Norwich and friend of the Great Sachem, Uncas, bought the house in 1700 and . . . — — Map (db m101942) HM

275 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Norwichtown — Lowthorpe Meadows —

Lowthorpe Meadows Of this 18-acre meadow, the manor portion was deeded to a trust in 1907 by Emily Serena Gilman and Louisa Gilman Lane “in consideration of their love and goodwill to the inhabitants of Norwich, and in memory of their . . . — — Map (db m101911) HM

276 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Norwichtown — Norwichtown Green —

English settlers in southeastern Connecticut aided the Mohegan Tribe many times during the 17th century Pequot and Narragansett Wars. In 1645 Thomas Leffingwell and others helped lift a Narragansett siege of the Mohegans Fort Shantok on the Thames . . . — — Map (db m101909) HM

277 ► Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Norwichtown — The Green —

In 1659 the Mohegan chief Uncas sold to settlers led by Major John Mason and the Reverend James Fitch “nine miles square”, part of which became Norwich. According to Francis M. Caulkins’s history of Norwich, “At the end of the first century . . . — — Map (db m101910) HM

278 ► Connecticut, New London County, Old Lyme — Old Lyme —

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 m65180) HM

279 ► Connecticut, New London County, Old Lyme — Old Lyme Veterans Memorial —

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

280 ► Connecticut, New London County, Preston — Downer-Doane Park —

Downer-Doane Park Homesite of Dr. Joshua & Dr. Avery Downer Revolutionary War Surgeons also of William Howard Doane Hymn Writer — — Map (db m140818) HM

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281 ► Connecticut, New London County, Preston — Gen. Samuel Mott’s Home —

Site of Gen. Samuel Mott’s Home b. 1737 — d. 1813 Served in Revolutionary War, Surveyor, Justice of Peace — — Map (db m140819) HM

282 ► Connecticut, New London County, Preston — Preston —

Incorporated in 1687, Preston was settled mainly by sons and grandsons of founders of surrounding towns on land purchased from the Mohegan Indians. It was probably named for Preston in Suffolk, the English home of Thomas Parke, one of the . . . — — Map (db m140817) HM

283 ► Connecticut, New London County, Preston — Preston Veterans Monument —

From This Town Obedient to the Call of Patriotism and Humanity Went Forth One Hundred and Fifty Men As Soldiers in the Civil War In Grateful Memory Of Those Citizens of the Town of Preston Who Served Their Country in Arms In the . . . — — Map (db m140891) WM

284 ► Connecticut, New London County, Preston — Welcome to the Hallville Fishway —

Several species of fish live in the ocean, but must come inland to fresh water in order to reproduce. These are known as "anadromous" species. For thousands of years this life cycle was part of the aquatic ecology in North America. When Europeans . . . — — Map (db m193115) HM

285 ► Connecticut, New London County, Salem — Hiram Bingham IV —

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286 ► Connecticut, New London County, Salem — Music Vale Seminary —

Site of Music Vale Seminary First Music Normal School, 1835-1876 — — Map (db m140930) HM

287 ► Connecticut, New London County, Salem — Salem —

Salem This area, called Paugwonk by Indians living near Fairy Lake, was settled about 1700. It was named New Salem Parish by the landowner Colonel Samuel Browne from Salem, Massachusetts, in 1725. Sections of Colchester, Lyme, and Montville were . . . — — Map (db m141149) HM

288 ► Connecticut, New London County, Salem — Salem Korean War Monument —

1950   Korea   1955 America Wrote Proud History in Defense of Freedom. The Men and Women Who Served Learned It Was A Soldier’s Destiny to Suffer Perhaps To Die. Let Us Remember With Pride Those Who Returned, Those Who Died, Those . . . — — Map (db m141150) WM

289 ► Connecticut, New London County, Salem — Salem Revolutionary War Bicentennial —

Revolutionary War Bicentennial Erected April 26, 1975 Honoring the Men of New Salem Parish Who Fought for Our Nations Independence Isaiah Armstrong · Capt. Stephen Billings · John Deathick★ · Capt. Daniel Dodge★ · Cpl. Elihu . . . — — Map (db m141148) WM

290 ► Connecticut, New London County, Salem — Salem Vietnam War Monument —

1959   Vietnam   1975 Dedicated to the Men and Women of The Armed Forces Who Exhibited a Unique Blend of Heroism, Honor, and Courage. Let Us Recall With Pride Those Who Served. Let Us Remember With Love Those Who Died. And Let Us Pray . . . — — Map (db m141151) WM

291 ► Connecticut, New London County, Salem — Salem World War I Monument —

1917   1919 In Honor of the Citizens Of Salem Who Served Their Country in the World War Ernest M. Beebe · Lawrence W. Beebe · Nathan Buchalter · ★Samuel Buchalter · George E. Day · Edward H. Dewolf · Nathan Eisenstein · Daniel M. Fraser . . . — — Map (db m141103) HM

292 ► Connecticut, New London County, Salem — Salem World War II Monument —

1941   1945 In Honor of the Citizens of Salem Who Served Their Country in World War II James H. Beebe, Jr. · Alfred M. Bingham · Charles V. Brown · Hugh Chappell · Frederick Cherrick · Edwin R. Coffey · Victor Connell · William A. Cusimano · . . . — — Map (db m141145) WM

293 ► Connecticut, New London County, Sprague, Baltic — Sprague —

Sprague This area on the Shetucket River was part of the land deeded in 1659 by Uncas, the Mohegan Indian sachem, to form the town of Norwich. In 1786 it became parts of Franklin and Lisbon. Settlements were made at Hanover, established as an . . . — — Map (db m141215) HM

294 ► Connecticut, New London County, Sprague, Baltic — Sprague Civil War Monument —

Dedicated to Those Who Served In The Civil War 1861 – 1865 Abbott, James · Acker, George · Allen, John · Bartlett, John S. · Batchelder, George E. · Bigelow, James S. · Bingham, Henry L. · Birch, William H. · Bishop, Nathan L. · Blake, . . . — — Map (db m141228) WM

295 ► Connecticut, New London County, Sprague, Baltic — Sprague Korean War Monument —

In Honor of the Men and Women Who Served In the Korean War 1950 – 1953 Arpin Armand · Arpin Walter F. · Avery Arthur · Bastien Gerard · Bastien Napoleon · Bastien William · Benson William D. · Benoit Ronald · Blanchard Hector U. · . . . — — Map (db m141429) WM

296 ► Connecticut, New London County, Sprague, Baltic — Sprague Veterans Memorial —

( inscribed on the perimeter bricks ) Piekarski, Chester A.   Killed In Action   September 1944   France Authier Joseph A.   Killed In Action   January 1944   Italy Standish, Walter F.   Killed In Action   July 1863   Gettysburg, PA . . . — — Map (db m141243) WM

297 ► Connecticut, New London County, Sprague, Baltic — Sprague Veterans Monument —

Those That Served Honorably Dedicated on the 150th Anniversary of the Town of Sprague World War I Blanchard, Hector J. World War II Adkins, James W. · Anderson, Benjamin H. · Anderson, Robert A. · Arpin, Roderick J. · Baah, Lewis H. · . . . — — Map (db m141222) HM

298 ► Connecticut, New London County, Sprague, Baltic — Sprague Vietnam War Monument —

In Honor of Those Who Served During the Vietnam Conflict Andrew, Milton Dennis · Andrew,Robert Harold · Andrzejczyk, Dennis Michael · Arpin, Edward Emile · Arpin, Joseph Adelard, Jr. · Arpin, Raymond Paul · Arsenault, Robert · Baah, Randall . . . — — Map (db m141430) WM

299 ► Connecticut, New London County, Sprague, Baltic — Sprague World War I Monument —

1917   —   1918 Honor Roll of Sprague Dedicated to Those of Sprague Who Served Their Country In the World War Allard, Alcide · Allard, Joseph H. · Almquist, Arthur · Anderson, Arvid · Anderson, Gustave · Arpin, Odilla · Arseneault, . . . — — Map (db m141218) WM

300 ► Connecticut, New London County, Sprague, Baltic — Sprague World War II Monument —

To the Men and Women of the Town of Sprague Conn. Who Served Their Country in World War II The Following Men Made the Supreme Sacrifice Authier Joseph A. · Courtmanche Nelson · Ezepchik Edward · Marcil Alonzo · Piekarski Chester A. Adams . . . — — Map (db m141226) WM

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