This impressive monument, the only one in Connecticut, was given to New Milford by Edward Marsh, a New Milford native and an Army captain during the Civil War. It honors all Civil War soldiers and sailors along with Abraham Lincoln and was . . . — — Map (db m230241) HM
This charming red brick building was built by Senator Elijah Boardman around 1820 and was originally located next to the Boardman house, which still stands today, on Main Street flush with the sidewalk. It was built to be used as a law office for . . . — — Map (db m230176) HM
Elijah Boardman (1760-1823) was the third son of Sherman and Sarah (Bostwick) Boardman. Elijah would later be elected to the U.S. Senate in 1821. After his service in the Continental Army was cut short due to illness, he moved to New Haven where . . . — — Map (db m230205) HM
About Bridgeport Wood Finishing Company
The New Milford site at Great Falls was one of the best unused waterpower sites in Connecticut with three principal advantages when Bridgeport Wood Finishing Company began acquiring property in . . . — — Map (db m22749) HM
The Colonial Garden was installed by the Garden Club of New Milford in 1975, in honor of the country's national Bicentennial Celebration. The remains of an old stone foundation, left from an 1800s outbuilding that once stood here, was the spot . . . — — Map (db m230173) HM
By the 1890s New Milfords old wooden bridges had outlived their usefulness, considering their age, the increasing amount of traffic and the coming of the horseless carriage. A sturdy and very ornate iron bridge, built by the Berlin Iron Bridge . . . — — Map (db m22740) HM
In honor of those from this community who
answered their country's call in World War II
Angell, Herbert L. Atkins, George E. * Collins, Harold C. Cornwell, Elizabeth Dahl, Frederick H. Dodd, Thomas J. Dolan, Edward A. Dolan, . . . — — Map (db m41016) WM
Lovers Leap State Park is located in southern New Milford. The Housatonic River flows through the park and forms the headwaters of Lake Lillinonah. This historic 140 acre park began in 1971 when Catherine Hurd bequeathed her 52 acre estate to . . . — — Map (db m22739) HM
The One-Room Hill and Plain Schoolhouse, located on Sullivan Road, was built in 1843. It served the families in the southern part of New Milford until 1940. Betty Clark was the last teacher to hold classes there during the 1939 to 1940 year with . . . — — Map (db m230196) HM
This plaque is dedicated to the memory of slaves.
In the middle of the 1800's, the Underground Railroad was organized with a true commitment to freedom.
New Milford, Connecticut was a road to freedom used to escape into Canada.
In . . . — — Map (db m230242) HM
Residents of New Milford and Flag Lovers around the world will remember the renowned vexillologist for his generosity and kindness.
Peter organized a New Milford Flag Design Competition and a winner was selected by a panel of judges. . . . — — Map (db m230165) HM
On May 17, 1764, blacksmith Daniel Burritt took possession of an eight-acre parcel of land that would eventually become known as the Historical Society's Knapp House. Between 1764 and 1774 when he sold the property to Benjamin Seelye, Daniel . . . — — Map (db m230234) HM
[ On the North plaque ]
1912 The Gift of
Edward Williams Marsh Captain of Company M-Second Connecticut Volunteers Heavy Artillery To the Town of New Milford In Loving Memory of the Soldiers and Sailors Of the Union Army and . . . — — Map (db m23071) HM
As New Milford entered the 20th Century, residents expressed concern that items of importance to the town's history should be preserved and displayed. In 1906 - 1907, as part of the town's Bicentennial, Memorial Hall above the library was used . . . — — Map (db m230220) HM
Fast Facts
Distance from the sun: 4.5 billion km - 30x Earth's distance
Diameter at the equator: 50,000 km - 3.9x Earth's diameter
Mass: 17.2 times Earth's mass
Weight on Neptune: A 50kg person would . . . — — Map (db m230167) HM
This beautiful valley known to the Potatuck Indians as Weantinock, was purchased from them in 1703 by a company of individuals chiefly from Milford, Connecticut, hence the name New Milford. Its earliest white inhabitant, Zachariah . . . — — Map (db m22750) HM
This tablet is dedicated
In Commemoration Of
The Men of New Milford
who served their country
in the Civil War
1861 – 1865
Charles F. Anderson James Atkins Andrew E. Bailey Joseph A. Bailey David A. Baldwin Francis E. . . . — — Map (db m21003) HM
In recognition of service rendered to our country by men and women of New Milford Connecticut during national crises
Viet Nam and
Southeast Asia
The Vietnam War
1959 - 1975
First American . . . — — Map (db m23073) WM
This tablet is dedicated
in commemoration of the men of New Milford who served their country in the World War 1917 1919
Edwin H. Acker Frank W. Adams F.A. Franklin Anderson George Anderson Andrew B. Armstrong Robert L. . . . — — Map (db m20918) WM
Town of New Milford
In memory of those who
gave their lives in
World War II
William H. Adams Frederick N. Aldrich Albert J. Boucher Judson T. Holmes Fernald J. Hillman George E. Keach Charles L. Marsh Rolli C. Marsh . . . — — Map (db m21004) HM
On the site of this building
once lived
Roger Sherman
Born 1721 Died 1793
One of the Signers of the
Declaration of Independence — — Map (db m20922) HM
It was a harrowing undertaking, requiring courage and determination, on the part of those who followed the Underground Railroad north to freedom in Antebellum America for both the escaping slaves and those who offered sanctuary. New Milford . . . — — Map (db m230244) HM
Space Shuttle Discovery Main Landing Gear Tire
Mission Duration 10 Days
Distance Traveled 4.1 million miles
Maximum Altitude 360 statute miles
Tire Rollout Distance 7,066 feet
Tire Rollout Time 60 seconds . . . — — Map (db m70963) HM
