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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Bridgeport is the county seat for Fairfield County
Adjacent to Fairfield County, Connecticut
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On Grove Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling south on Grove Street.
The Home of George G. Scott, located on Prospect Street, was razed in 1964 to make way for Ridgefield Arms, the first apartment complex to be built in Ridgefield. Scott, a descendant of the original Scott family was Judge of Probate . . . — — Map (db m230133) HM
On Ethan Allen Highway (U.S. 7) at Branchville Road (Connecticut Route 102), on the right when traveling north on Ethan Allen Highway.
A Small Village began to emerge in the area in 1852 with the opening of the Danbury-and-Norwalk Railroad line. Stores, a hotel, a post office, a school and small industries in the area were establishes. The building that housed the Branchville . . . — — Map (db m31967) HM
Near Main Street (Connecticut Route 33/35) just north of King Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Cecile Abish was an urban planner until 1965, when she decided to be an artist. In the 1970s, she was best known for her floor pieces and earthworks, including Field Quartering, 1972; 4 Into 3, 1973; and Shifting Concern, . . . — — Map (db m230116) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) 0.1 miles West Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Keeler Tavern served as headquarters for the Patriots during the Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777. It is now owned by the Keeler Tavern Preservation Society and maintained as an historical building. — — Map (db m23410) HM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built as a farmhouse in 1713 on Lot#2 by David Hoyt, it was sold to his grandson Timothy Keeler, who converted it into an inn/tavern in 1772. The Keeler Tavern, which also served as a post office, was inherited by Anna Keeler, Timothy’s . . . — — Map (db m23411) HM
On Main Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Looking south from Prospect Street, where the shops and offices of Yankee Ridge are today, stood homes at the beginning of the 20th century. From the left are the Osborn house, owned by Richard Osborn, owner of the Ridgefield Lumber Company; . . . — — Map (db m24807) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Catoonah Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
On the Night of December 8, 1895 a fire broke out in the undertaking and furniture store of Bedient & Mead at the northeast corner of Main St. and Bailey Ave. The fire spread rapidly to the adjoining Western Union telegraph office and Barhite . . . — — Map (db m31586) HM
On Old Branchville Road near Nod Hill Road, on the left when traveling west.
Old Hundred
1783
This Structure Was Originally
The Store of Lts. Joshua King And
James Dole, Later Used As A Resi-
dence Known As "Old Hundred." — — Map (db m30464) HM
On Catoonah Street at Main Street (Connecticut Route 35), on the right when traveling east on Catoonah Street.
The Fire District in Ridgefield was organized in 1896 following the devastating fire of 1895. Ex-Governor Phineas Lounsbury was an early benefactor of the Department and the new engine company took his name. The firehouse is also the site of . . . — — Map (db m32050) HM
On Ethan Allen Highway (U.S. 7) at Branchville Road (Connecticut Route 102), on the right when traveling north on Ethan Allen Highway.
The Bridgeport Wood Refinishing Company and Silex Mills had a plant on the eastern side of Route 7, north of the Branchville train station, and a much larger one at the intersection of Branchville Road and Route 7 along the newly built branch . . . — — Map (db m31966) HM
On Ridgebury Road at George Washington Highway, on the right when traveling south on Ridgebury Road.
Ridgebury, "The New Patent," was one of the last land purchases made by the Proprietors. Tradition says that the First Congregational Church in Ridgebury had its beginnings in the "New Patent Meeting House" as early as 1738. In 1768 the . . . — — Map (db m32052) HM
On Ridgebury Road at George Washington Hwy., on the right when traveling south on Ridgebury Road.
Gathered Built 1760 1851 This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior < Second Plaque: > Connecticut Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary . . . — — Map (db m23423) HM
On Main Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This town was founded in 1708 by a group of families from Norwalk who purchased twenty thousand acres from the Ramapoo Indians for one hundred pounds sterling. They were aided by John Copp, a surveyor, who explored the land now lying between High . . . — — Map (db m23409) HM
On Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Governor Street, on the left when traveling south.
Center Panel: Honor Roll
World War II and Korean War Action
“Into the Mosaic of Victory, These Priceless Jewels Were Set”
In Supreme Sacrifice
World War II
Acocella, Charles •
Bell, William P. •
Birarelli, . . . — — Map (db m23875) WM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Branchville Road (Connecticut Route 102), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
[ west side ]
To the Memory of The
Citizens of Ridgefield
Who Served Their Country
In the Wars of the Republic
1775 – 1918
Erected by the People of Ridgefield MCMXXIV
[ east side ]
War of the . . . — — Map (db m31972) WM
On Ethan Allen Highway (U.S. 7) at Branchville Road (Connecticut Route 102), on the right when traveling north on Ethan Allen Highway.
Welcome to Ridgefield's History Trail!
Ridgefield, Connecticut – 1708
The Fundamental Orders adopted by Connecticut in 1639 directed would-be settlers, able to support a minister, to establish a settlement, build a Congregational Church . . . — — Map (db m31997) HM
On Bailey Avenue at Main Street (Connecticut Route 35), on the left when traveling east on Bailey Avenue.
Welcome to Ridgefield's History Trail!
Ridgefield, Connecticut – 1708
The Fundamental Orders adopted by Connecticut in 1639 directed would-be settlers, able to support a minister, to establish a settlement, build a Congregational Church . . . — — Map (db m32234) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Branchville Road (Connecticut Route 102), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The First Recorded Plan for settlement was in 1697 when a group of Congregationalists primarily from Norwalk petitioned "to purchase of the Indians a certain tract of land lying about 14 miles northward of the town of Norwalk to settle a . . . — — Map (db m32048) HM
On N Salem Road (Connecticut Route 116) at New Street, on the right when traveling south on N Salem Road.
The first surveyors came north from Norwalk to determine the suitability of the land for settlement as a plantation. Tradition says that they spent their first night on top of Settler’s Rock and that fires were built at its base to protect . . . — — Map (db m23420) HM
On Main Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The Smith Tavern stood on the site of the present library. Ebenezer Smith arrived from Milford in 1709 and was assigned Lot # 26. He opened a small tavern in his home. By 1797 a new building was erected on the site by Amos Smith, who ran a . . . — — Map (db m24806) HM
On Catoonah Street at High Ridge Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Catoonah Street.
A New Catholic Church was first planned in 1896. This Victorian Gothic building was completed and dedicated on July 5, 1897. This building is described by the Ridgefield Preservation Trust as "… one of Ridgefield's finest buildings…a complex . . . — — Map (db m32049) HM
On Governor Street at East Ridge Street, on the right when traveling east on Governor Street.
Looking Towards East Ridge from Governor Street, the four buildings on the hill have been an important part of Ridgefield's landscape for the last 100 years. On the left is the George Rockwell home, which, with the house next door was once the . . . — — Map (db m31588) HM
The chief engagement of Connecticut’s only inland battle during the War for Independence was fought approximately 100 yards from this site. Several hundred hastily-mustered militia joined a handful of Continental troops under Generals Benedict . . . — — Map (db m23400) HM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
British General Tryon’s Raid on Danbury occurred on April 26, 1777. The beginning of the 1777 campaign was the first British invasion and the only pitched battle in Connecticut. Following the burning of Danbury the British troops marched . . . — — Map (db m23412) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) 0.1 miles south of Governor Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Confederate bell was captured during the Civil War by Colonel Alexander Warner who later presented it to Governor Phineas Lounsbury. For many years the bell stood on the Grounds of the Lounsbury Mansion, which in 1953 became the Community . . . — — Map (db m23575) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Gilbert Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In 1799, Thomas Rockwell opened a small carpentry shop which later became part of the Elms Inn. It was also a shoemaker’s shop and later, a tin shop operated by Francis Rockwell. Francis was also a vintner whose vineyard was across the street . . . — — Map (db m23435) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Governor Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
The First Society of Ridgefield
was formed in 1725
under the leadership of
The Reverend Samuel L. Johnson
The name St. Stephen's was given
in the year 1831, the year
in which it became a parish.
The Church of the Living God, the . . . — — Map (db m31965) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) 0.1 miles north of Gilbert Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built by Benjamin Stebbins for his daughter Sarah and her husband Amos Baker, a Revolutionary War Hero, the first surgeon in Ridgefield and the originator of the famous Baker Apple. — — Map (db m23602) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 33/35) just north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
On these grounds in 1786 the Town Proprietors built the Independent School House from materials taken from the razed old town house that stood on the Village Green. In 1896 Governor Phineas Lounsbury built his estate, Grovelawn, on this site. . . . — — Map (db m230125) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Bailey Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The East Side of Main Street as it appeared the day after the devastating fire of 1895. (See Panel #17 for a description of the fire.)
Barhite & Valden General Store and the Western Union telegraph office next door were located just . . . — — Map (db m31585) HM
On Catoonah Street at Main Street (Connecticut Route 35), on the left when traveling east on Catoonah Street.
Whitlock's Livery, later the Sperry Livery stable, was across the street from the firehouse. Whitlock ran a stage to the Branchville station before the branch line was built in 1870. The livery stable also boarded horses, including those used . . . — — Map (db m32051) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Governor Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Here stood the original
Episcopal Church
erected in 1740
partly burned by
British soldiers
during the battle
of Ridgefield
April 27, 1777 — — Map (db m31964) HM
On Prospect Street at Bailey Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Prospect Street.
In 1870, A Branch Line from the Branchville train station was built to offer service to the wealthy New Yorkers who began arriving to spend their summers in Ridgefield. Many of these "summer people" had their own private railroad cars. . . . — — Map (db m31591) HM
On Bailey Avenue at Main Street (Connecticut Route 35), on the right when traveling east on Bailey Avenue.
The small, white octagonal building on the corner was originally built as a boathouse on the estate of F.E. Lewis. It was moved behind the high school on East Ridge during World War II, and used as a warming hut for volunteers looking for . . . — — Map (db m31590) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at King Lane, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The First Meeting House was built on the green in 1713. In 1723 the first Congregational Meeting House was erected and served as a school, church and government building. It was replaced in 1800 by a second Meeting House, in use until 1888 . . . — — Map (db m31999) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Catoonah Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Henry Mead and His Wife are seen standing on the stoop of their grocery store in the early part of the 20th century. The building was moved when Ridgefield Hardware built their new store in 1948. Today Ridgefield Hardware is one of the oldest . . . — — Map (db m31937) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Bailey Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
The International Order Of Odd Fellows, Pilgrim Lodge No. 45 was established in Ridgefield in 1847, meeting in the Masonic Hall until 1895 when the structure was destroyed in the Great Fire. The Odd Fellows built their own building in 1928 and . . . — — Map (db m31970) HM
Near Main Street (Connecticut Route 33/35) 0.1 miles north of Branchville Road (Connecticut Route 102), on the right when traveling north.
In 1948, Brown Jordan founder Robert Brown collaborated with designer Walter Lamb to create a collection that ingeniously repurposed the bronze and brass piping and cotton rope from the sunken ships in Pearl Harbor. Celebrated for its graceful, . . . — — Map (db m230111) HM
Near Main Street (Connecticut Route 33/35) just north of King Lane, on the right when traveling north.
In 1948, Brown Jordan founder Robert Brown collaborated with designer Walter Lamb to create a collection that ingeniously repurposed the bronze and brass piping and cotton rope from the sunken ships in Pearl Harbor. Celebrated for its graceful, . . . — — Map (db m230115) HM
On N Salem Road (Connecticut Route 116) at New Street, on the right when traveling south on N Salem Road.
Mills first appeared along the Titicus River in the early part of the 18th century. Sawmills, the first to come, permitted the proprietors to build frame houses instead of rough log cabins. Titicus also boasted the largest tannery in town, which . . . — — Map (db m23609) HM
On Ridgebury Road at Old Stagecoach Road, on the left when traveling south on Ridgebury Road.
French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After wintering in Newport, Rochambeau’s . . . — — Map (db m23416) HM
On East Wilton Road at Creamery Road, on the right when traveling east on East Wilton Road.
Ye Burying
Yard
Ridgefield's
Oldest Cemetery
Restored 1988
maintained by
The Caudatowa Garden Club
&
Parks & Recreation Dept.
The Burying Yard contains a monument listing 40 people who were buried in this cemetery between . . . — — Map (db m32237) HM
On Hill Street near Coram Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
City Of Shelton
In Memory Of
Our Departed Emergency Services Members
Who Have Given Their Lives In The Line Of Duty
While Protecting the Lives and Property of Our Citizens
Shelton Fire Department Daniel E. Wannagot 1991
Shelton Police . . . — — Map (db m25612) HM
On Howe Avenue (Connecticut Route 110) at Kneen Street, on the right when traveling south on Howe Avenue.
Commodore Isaac Hull
Bridge
Named for the Heroic Commander
Of the U.S. Frigate “Constitution”
During Its Great Naval Victories
In the War of 1812
Born in Derby March 9, 1773
Resided in Shelton 1785 – 1794
This . . . — — Map (db m25381) HM
Near Howe Avenue (Connecticut Route 110) at New Street, on the right when traveling north.
Fort Hill
On This Point Of Land
The Pootatuck Indians
Built A Fort In 1673
To Prevent The White Man
From Coming Up
The Ousatonic River — — Map (db m28322) HM
On Hill Street at Coram Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Hill Street.
Freedom Tree
To Honor Iranian Hostages
Released On January 20, 1981
After 444 Days In Captivity
Proclamation & Historical Records
Are Contained In Vault On This Site
Eugene M. Hope
Mayor
[ Inscribed on the edge ]
Vault . . . — — Map (db m25609) HM
On Howe Avenue (Route 110) at Roberts Street, on the right when traveling north on Howe Avenue.
[ front ]
Shelton
1639 – Stratford area settled, with present-day Shelton as the northern part.
1717 – Northern settlers established Ripton parish.
1789 – Ripton separated from Stratford and became the town . . . — — Map (db m25614) HM
Near Canal Street East, 0.1 miles Bridge Street when traveling north.
The Shelton locks from Housatonic River to the canal system were built in 1867, allowing canal boats to be raised through 3 sets of locks by water entering each lock, one at a time, raising the boat approximately 10 feet. It was then brought forward . . . — — Map (db m27118) HM
On Canal Street East at Cornell Street, on the right when traveling north on Canal Street East.
A Victory Denied
Vietnam War 1961 – 1975
The Forgotten War
Korean War
1950 – 1953
Freedom Is Not Free
World War II
1941 – 1945
The War To End All Wars
World War I
1917 – 1918 . . . — — Map (db m25613) WM
On Hill Street at Coram Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Hill Street.
Honor Roll
Tablet Erected By
The City of Shelton
In Honor of the Men of This Community
In the Military or Naval Forces of Our Country
Erected November 1918
[ center column ]
Died In Service
Thomas Arena • Joseph . . . — — Map (db m28282) HM
On Wooster Street at Coram Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Wooster Street.
World War II
In Memory Of
Those Who Died In Service
Louis J. Beatrice • Anthony Bilotto • Dante A. Buccelly • Louis J. Cuda • John J. Donovan, Jr. • William Dziadik • Francis D. Fraser • Thomas A. Geoghan • George L. Keller • Michael Kudej . . . — — Map (db m25377) HM
On Howe Avenue (Route 110) at Roberts Street, on the right when traveling north on Howe Avenue.
To Honor
The Men and Women of the City of Shelton
Who Served Their Country and In Memory of Those
Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice
Killed In Action
World War I
Arena, Thomas USA • Bernabeo, Joseph USA • Burke, Chester Arthur USA . . . — — Map (db m25615) WM
On Huntington Street at Shelton Avenue (Connecticut Route 108), on the left when traveling north on Huntington Street.
1941 1945
Honor Roll
Of Those Who Went From
Huntington
To Serve Their Country
Eli J. Baldwin • Robert L. Baldwin • Margarte E. Bassett • Royal O. Birdseye • Stanley R. Block • Howard R. Bonnell • James L. Burkle • George . . . — — Map (db m25376) HM
On Connecticut Route 39 at Gaylordsville Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 39.
Originally part of New Fairfield, which was purchased from the Indians in 1729, the area then known as the Upper Seven Miles was separately incorporated as the Town of Sherman in 1802. The town was named for Roger Sherman who, as a young man, had . . . — — Map (db m23070) HM
On Connecticut Route 39, 0.1 miles north of Sawmill Road, on the left when traveling north.
[ center tablet ]
1941 World War II 1946
Alfredson, Arvid R. • Alfredson, John P. • Amazeen, Bradford E. • Anderson, Henry B., Jr. • Barton, John E. • Bauman, Herman • Beaumont, John F. • Biro, Louis • Blantin, Robert B. • Bloch, Werner . . . — — Map (db m24435) WM
On Connecticut Route 39, 0.1 miles north of Sawmill Road, on the left when traveling north.
In Honor of the Citizens of The Town of Sherman Who Served Their Country in the World War 1914 1918
Alfredson David • Atkins Charles S. • * Blantin Ernest • Blantin John Jr. • Boo Axel • Burch Elvin H. • Cussler Edward • Gentles Robert B. • . . . — — Map (db m24434) HM
On Washington Boulevard at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington Boulevard.
This Memorial
Is Erected to The
Memory Of
Charles E. Rowell
Mayor of Stamford
Jan. 1, 1911 to Dec. 31, 1913
Born May 2, 1849
Died March 29, 1914
A skilfull physician, a loyal friend,
an efficient public officer, he
served the . . . — — Map (db m38854) HM
On Main Street at Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Christopher Columbus
Discoverer of America
Presented By
Stamford Chapter
Unico National
Dedicated October 12, 1960
[ back ]
Stamford Chapter
Unico National
"A Service Club"
Unity
Neighborliness
Integrity
Charity . . . — — Map (db m38853) HM
On Main Street at Bank Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Edward A. Connell
Heritage Park
This park dedicated May 19, 1984
As a Tribute to His Service
As Supertindent of Parks
From 1952 to 1974
Writer, Orator, Philosopher, Statesman
Teacher and Friend
He Brought Beauty to Stamford's Parks . . . — — Map (db m38855) HM
On Atlantic Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Atlantic Street.
1776 1976
First Congregational Church
A crude, square, wooden structure surrounded by a stockade was erected near this site in 1641-2. It was the first meeting house of the Church of Christ. Later the First Congregational Church. Four members . . . — — Map (db m38752) HM
On Atlantic Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Atlantic Street.
Freedom Shrine
Created by the National Exchange Club
to strengthen citizen appreciation
of our American heritage
Presented by the Exchange Club of Stamford
Dedicated June 14, 1979
[ Reproductions of historic American documents are . . . — — Map (db m38610) HM
On Grove Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Grove Street.
1776 1976
St. John's Episcopal Church
In 1774, St John's, the first Episcopal Church in this area, was built here on land granted by the town. Struck by lightning that same year, the original building was repaired and endured for a hundred . . . — — Map (db m38767) HM
On Atlantic Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Atlantic Street.
Old Town Hall
Old Town Hall opened in 1906 and served as the seat of Stamford's government until 1963, when the Mayor's office and elected boards moved to the Municipal Office Building on Atlantic Street.
Old Town Hall continued to house other . . . — — Map (db m38765) HM
On Atlantic Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Atlantic Street.
[ central pedestal ]
Lest We Forget
Within this pedestal is placed a time
capsule recording for all time
those residents of Stamford who responded
to the call, some giving their lives
while serving in our past wars.
In future . . . — — Map (db m38754) HM
On Atlantic Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Atlantic Street.
This tablet has been placed by Stamford Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to commemorate
The Settlement of Stamford in 1641
During that year, twenty nine men and their families came from Wethersfield to this place. . . . — — Map (db m38609) HM
On Atlantic Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Atlantic Street.
The Stamford Lincoln
Dedicated
July 11, 1995 to Honor
Frank D. Rich, Sr.
(1894 – 1990)
Citizen
Patriot Veteran
City Builder
----------
Si monumentum requiris
circumspice
If you would see his monument
look around . . . — — Map (db m38608) HM
On Grove Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Grove Street.
[ inscription around the top ]
In Everlasting Memory of Stamford's Patriots 1641 – 1918
[ battle names inscribed in the panel between the fluted columns ]
1689 – 1763
Port Royal • Schenectady • Haverhill • . . . — — Map (db m38430) HM
On Stillwater Avenue at West Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Stillwater Avenue.
Michael F. Lione
Memorial Park
Large, soft-brown eyes, reverently expressing the simple faith of a little boy; determined countenance and rugged body that bespoke the athlete who never quit; tenderness and compassion without softness and . . . — — Map (db m38769) HM
On Westover Road, on the right when traveling south.
To mark the site near by of Fort Stamford Built and garrisoned for the defense of the people in these parts in the War for American Independence Erected by Stamford Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Sept. 14, A.D. 1926 < Lower . . . — — Map (db m53431) HM
On Westover Road, on the right when traveling south.
1776 1976 In August, 1781 Gov. Jonathan Trumbull and the Council of Safety ordered construction of fortifications near Stamford to prevent a surprise attack from the enemy. Designed by Col. Rufus Putnam, and erected and garrisoned by . . . — — Map (db m53433) HM
On Westover Road, on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m53765) HM
On Westover Road, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of our U.S. heroes who have sacrificed their lives by fighting for freedom in the War in Iraq. May they rest in peace. Dedicated by The Happy Club of Stamford 2007 — — Map (db m53766) WM
On Shore Road, 0.1 miles east of Elm Street, on the right when traveling east.
Traditional Landing Place of Stratford’s First Settlers
In the spring of 1639 under leadership of the Rev. Adam Blakeman
On the right, at the inner end of the harbor stood the First Meeting House and burial ground, and across the harbor . . . — — Map (db m48426) HM
On Academy Hill at Elm Street, on the left when traveling east on Academy Hill.
Academy Hill
Historic District
Established April 14, 1988
First known as Watch House Hill, where the first settlers manned a blockhouse and a palisade to guard the town from threats of Dutch and Indian attack.
Renamed Meeting House . . . — — Map (db m25814) HM
Near Main Street (Connecticut Route 110) at Manor Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
In competition with Henry Ford’s Blacksmith Shop which had 4 sides and 4 corners, David Boothe designed this Blacksmith Shop with 44 sides and 44 corners. He offered $5.00 to anyone who found something missing and he never had to pay up. It houses . . . — — Map (db m25910) HM
Near Main Street (Connecticut Route 110) at Manor Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
May 1, 1985
This Estate Owned by the Boothe Family
For Many Generations Was Willed
To the Town of Stratford by
David Beach . . . — — Map (db m25907) HM
Near Main Street (Connecticut Route 110) at Manor Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
This 1820’s home was built over the original foundation of the 1683 house and has been altered four times since then. David and Stephen Boothe’s renovations of 1913 added stained glass windows, four safes in the walls, and several . . . — — Map (db m25911) HM
On Academy Hill, 0.1 miles east of Main Street (Connecticut Route 113), on the left when traveling east.
In Memory Of
Captain John Carpenter
Born in London, England, 1628
Settled In
Stratford, Connecticut
Before 1646
He commanded the Jamaica Fusiliers
In the Defense of Fort James, New
York, When the Dutch Fleet Of
William of Orange . . . — — Map (db m25766) HM
On Broad Street at Monument Place, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
This Gate Is the Gift of Columbia University In the City of New York In Grateful Memory of Samuel Johnson the First President of King’s College In the Province of New York 1754 – 1763 A.D. And of His Son William Samuel Johnson the First . . . — — Map (db m25815) HM
Near Main Street (Connecticut Route 110) at Manor Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
In 1913, this 1830’s haybarn was topped with a clocktower which was acquired in Massachusetts by the Boothes in exchange for a carpet sweeper. They installed Westminster Chimes, and inscribed the five massive bells with their genealogy. The . . . — — Map (db m25908) HM
Near Main Street (Connecticut Route 110) 0.1 miles Manor Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Merritt Parkway Toll Booth Plaza
Built in the late 1930s, the Merritt Parkway was designed for beauty as well as efficiency in traveling through southern Connecticut. The intent of the road was to bring the weary city driver into a restful . . . — — Map (db m25903) HM
[Left Plaque]
In honor of
the men and women
who planted in the wilderness
the early homes of Stratford,
who fought bravely and suffered patiently
in the War of the American Revolution,
and who left to their descendents
a . . . — — Map (db m26099) HM
On Academy Hill, 0.1 miles east of Main Street (Route 113), on the left when traveling east.
Planted in Memory Of
Theodore Roosevelt
On the 100th Anniversary Of
His Birth October 27, 1958
Capt. David Hawley Society C.A.R. — — Map (db m53238) HM
On Academy Hill, 0.1 miles east of Main Street (Connecticut Route 113), on the left when traveling east.
American
Revolutionary War
1775 –– 1783
Dedicated to the brave Patriots
from Stratford who participated
in the struggle to achieve our
Independence
Killed in battle
Zachariah Blakeman
William Thompson
David Wooster . . . — — Map (db m25773) HM
On Academy Hill, 0.1 miles Main Street (Connecticut Route 113), on the left when traveling east.
[ West Face ]
1776 Dedicated To The
Memory Of
Those Who Fought
For Liberty
And Saved The Union
-------
“Yet Loved Ones Have Fallen
And still where they sleep
A sorrowing nation shall
Silently weep,
and . . . — — Map (db m25782) HM
On Academy Hill, 0.1 miles east of Main Street (Connecticut Route 113), on the left when traveling east.
In memory
to all disabled
American Veterans who
served in all wars
and conflicts of the
United States of America
Dedicated by
Charles K. Merritt Chapter No. 20
Disabled American Veterans
Stratford, Connecticut. . . . — — Map (db m25785) HM
On Academy Hill, 0.1 miles east of Main Street (Connecticut Route 113), on the left when traveling east.
In Honor Of
Those Who Served
In the Korean War
Cpl. Carmen F. Caruso Army
Capt. Raymond S. Davis Army
Cpl. Virgil R. Julian Army
PFC. William A. Mastroianni Army
Pvt. John F. Miner Army
PFC. John P. Quinlan Marines
Pvt. . . . — — Map (db m25772) WM
On Academy Hill, 0.1 miles east of Main Street (Connecticut Route 113), on the left when traveling east.
In recognition and appreciation
for the service given by
members of the Armed Forces
from Stratford during times of
national crisis
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Libya • Grenada • Lebanon • Iraq • Bosnia • Saudi Arabia • Afghanistan • . . . — — Map (db m25783) HM
