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
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
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
Madison Youth Football dedicates this field to the memory of Faz Bagnoli
Coach Faz's intensity and passion for Tiger Football rubbed off on every one of his players and coaches. Believing that tackling, blocking and toughness were the keys to . . . — — Map (db m245125) HM
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
The town of Madison wishes to express our thoughts, prayers and eternal gratitude toward
Gold Star mothers and their families. Our sons and daughters died while serving our nation in time of war or conflict these brave warriors made the ultimate . . . — — Map (db m246965) WM
Five acres of wetlands that were filled with dredged materials during the 1950s have been restored to open marsh habitat. The project, which was completed on June 15, 2000, involved the restoration of salt marsh grasses and proper ground elevations . . . — — Map (db m245144) HM
1600 AD: The Hammonassett Indians lived in the Madison, Clinton area. They were mostly farmers, growing corn, beans and squash. Hammonassett means, "We dig holes in the ground." They also clammed, fished, and hunted in the summer, probably . . . — — Map (db m269570) HM
Hammonasset Beach State Park is named for the spirit and memory of the Hammonassett Tribe who originally inhabited this land. Hammonassett means "where they dig holes". They fished, farmed, harvested shellfish, and hunted this entire area. . . . — — Map (db m245142) HM
Fourth President of the United States-Father of the Constitution-Author of the Bill of Rights-Madison Connecticut Incorporated 1826 — — Map (db m243187) HM
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
This beautiful landmark, Samson Rock, is a boulder precariously placed on a large outcropping of glacial deposit. As with most wonders of the natural world, there are legends and stories to explain their presence. The local Native Americans of . . . — — Map (db m245132) HM
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
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
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
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
Phineas Meigs was the last known casualty of the Revolutionary War in Connecticut. He died wearing this hat.
Meigs was born in 1708 in East Guilford (today's Madison). In 1777, at the age of 69, he enlisted in the Continental Army and in . . . — — Map (db m311721) HM
In this Town
On January 6, 1730 was born
Thomas Chittenden
Colonel in the French & Indian Wars
1756-1760
Member of the Connecticut General Assembly
1765-1772
First Governor of Vermont
1778-1789 1790-1797
Died Chittenden County, . . . — — Map (db m245126) HM
Thomas Paine published Common Sense on January 10, 1776. This copy was printed in Norwich, CT.
The political pamphlet galvanized support for the revolution. In plain and persuasive prose, Paine – an English-born colonist who had moved to . . . — — Map (db m311712) HM
Antietam
To the memory of the soldiers of Madison.
Presented
By
Vincent Meigs Wilcox
New York City
Col. 132d Regt. Pa. Vols.
Born in Madison
October 17, 1828.
(right side)
Fredericksburg
1861 — 1865
Col. . . . — — Map (db m246232) WM
Erected to honor those of Madison, Conn. who answered their country's call and gave their services for the great cause of liberty — — Map (db m243263) WM
