Historical Markers and War Memorials in Coventry, Connecticut
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Durable stone preserve the monumental
record Nathan Hale Esq. a Capt. in the
army of the United States who was born
June 6th, 1755 and received the first honors
of Yale College Sept. 1773 resign’d his
life a sacrifice to his . . . — — Map (db m141044) HM
This triangular plot was planted
with sugar maples set in rows A.D.
1812 by David Hale, nephew of
Nathan Hale the Patriot - for
more than a Century it has been
called “Holy Grove”
A brotherhood of venerable trees . . . — — Map (db m141042) HM
Hale Memorial
Strong Homestead
Nathan Hale’s mother Elizabeth Strong (1727-1767) lived in this early eighteenth Century house before her marriage in 1746 to Richard Hale. Six of her nine sons were engaged in the War of the American Revolution . . . — — Map (db m141040) HM
Thomas E. Porter
Thomas E. Porter was born August 28, 1830. He was born in Coventry, Connecticut and educated in private and public schools and academies of his native state. He then taught school in Tolland and Hartford Counties. Desiring . . . — — Map (db m142475) HM
The Grant Farm / Storrs House Site
The first settler to build on this property (across the street at the corner of Grant Hill Road and Boston Turnpike) was Solomon Grant in the mid 1700’s. Noah Grant, Solomon’s brother, succeeded him as the . . . — — Map (db m142442) HM
Captain
Nathan Hale
1776
Born at Coventry
June 6, 1755
I only regret
that I have but one life
to lose
for my country
Died at New York
Sep 22, 1776 — — Map (db m12219) HM
1959 1975
All Gave Some Some Gave All
John M Ainsworth Jr. · Antonio L Alho · Richard D Ambruso · Martin W Anderson · Everett L Anderson · Stuart M Andrews · Allen C Argenta · Arthur Jr. Artkop · Ronald A Ashe · Lester R Atherden · Charles . . . — — Map (db m142438) WM
In Grateful Memory
Of those men of Coventry who gave
themselves unreservedly in the hour
of their country’s need
Among them was Nathan Hale
all might have echoed his immortal words
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose . . . — — Map (db m140941) WM
Coventry Remembers
The Courage,
Sacrifice and Devotion
To Duty and Country
Of its Vietnam Veterans
Killed In Action
Chap. Maj. Roger W. Heinz
LCPL. Michael A. Machie
Died In Service
PVT. Robert H. Nothnick
SP4. . . . — — Map (db m140943) WM
Roll Of Honor
In Honor Of The Men And Women Of Coventry Who Served Our Country
In World War II
This Memorial Was Made Possible By The Citizens Of The Town Of Coventry
★ Merrick Aborn ★ Eugene F. Edgerson ★ John Jones . . . — — Map (db m144520) WM
1781
This memorial was erected by
the citizens of Coventry to pay
tribute to the valor of General
Rochambeau and the soldiers of
his French Army who fought for
American Independence. Seven of
those courageous soldiers died
while on . . . — — Map (db m190089) HM WM
Lakeside Park was situated on the southeastern shore of Lake Wangumbaug in a lovely grove of chestnut trees. Paths were laid out leading to the many local beaches and picnic areas were available to all who came to enjoy the beauty of the lake. A . . . — — Map (db m165482) HM
Nathan Hale Cemetery
The Nathan Hale Monument
Before you is an impressive granite obelisk, 14 feet square at the base and 45 feet high made out of 125 tons of hewn Quincy granite. It was designed by Henry Austin and completed by Solomon . . . — — Map (db m142435) HM
You are overlooking a 12 acre site that has been a part of Coventry history since the town was founded in 1712. The home, to your left, was built in 1716 by Captain Edgerton. The frame is of hand pegged oak beam construction with some of the . . . — — Map (db m142384) HM
On Saturday May 17, 2008, 33 years after the war ended veterans, families and onlookers gathered from all over the state for the unveiling of the first memorial honoring the 612 men from Connecticut who died in the Vietnam War. The ceremony for the . . . — — Map (db m142439) HM WM
The Original Meetinghouse
The First Church of Coventry stood on the town green facing Lake Wamgumbaug and also served as the town meeting house. The structure was built in 1716, though a full completion with furnishings did not come until 1738. . . . — — Map (db m142437) HM
Booth and Dimock Memorial Library
The Booth an. Dimock Memorial Library, was dedicated on Friday, October 24, 1913. The Construction of this new building in 1912 was the result of a $40,000 bequest by Henry Dimock in memory of his grandfather, Rev. . . . — — Map (db m142431) HM
Side 1
This land was known to the Indians as Wonggumbaug – “crooked pond” from the curved shape of the large body of water within the present town limits. It was set off in 1706 to be divided by deedholders from . . . — — Map (db m140597) HM
A mill complex, consisting of 15 buildings, existed at this site which reprocessed used fabrics for the production of inexpensive woolen cloth.
The stone ruins and two nearby brick buildings are all that remains of this complex. — — Map (db m142387) HM
John Boynton began his career in the early 1800s and became the dominant businessman in town for the next 45 years. He purchased this site known as the ‘still’ lot and in 1815 at age 35, built the mill building seen here today.
The upper . . . — — Map (db m158734) HM
Prior to 1800 the area of Coventry Village was dominated by three large farms, the First Church and ministry, and the Nathan Hale Cemetery. Thomas Porter and later his son Noah, owned the land from the lake dam southeast to today’s Mason Street. . . . — — Map (db m142179) HM
Prior to 1800 the area of Coventry Village was dominated by three large farms, the First Church and ministry, and the Nathan Hale Cemetery. Thomas Porter and later his son Noah, owned the land from the lake dam southeast to today’s Mason Street. . . . — — Map (db m142403) HM
The Bidwell House
This Greek revival style hotel was built in 1822 by Solomon Bidwell on a one hundred forty acre track of land. The ell was added by Solomon's son, Lyman Bidwell, around 1850. The property descended to Lyman's son and daughter . . . — — Map (db m142436) HM
The First Congregational ChurchThis classic pillared New England Congregational Church was built in 1849 as the Village Church at a cost of $10,491. For a period of 20 years there were two Congregational Churches in South Coventry. One was the . . . — — Map (db m142428) HM
The history of this mill site started in April of 1812 when Fitch, McClean and Gilbert built a paper mill “five rods south of the grist mill.” The purity of the water was noted for making writing and accounting paper. In 1820 the mill . . . — — Map (db m142569) HM
The Washburn Mill
Behind and to the west of the Visitors' Center was the Washburn foundry and silk mill which operated from 1841 to 1908. There are no existing pictures of the mill, though a survey map (see insert) exists. from 1908. The site . . . — — Map (db m142427) HM
Thomas H. Wood’s Silk Mill
This mill site has been in continuous commercial operation since 1716. That year the town fathers commissioned Jonathan Hartshorn to build a mill at the brook. The small grist mill, serving at first about forty families . . . — — Map (db m142426) HM
Wellwood’s General Store
On this site sits the oldest standing General Store building in the nation. The first building at this location (1787) housed the store and small living quarters that is now part of the adjoining residence. not much of the . . . — — Map (db m142429) HM
