Historical Markers and War Memorials in East Haven, Connecticut
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Bronze Bell
Presented to the Town of East Haven
Commemorating American Bicentennial
1776 – 1976
By the Exchange Club of East Haven
It Served the Christ Church Congregation
From 1848 to 1964
Also Presented By
East Haven . . . — — Map (db m35583) HM
This area, purchased by the Reverend John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton in 1638, was later known as East Farms. It was obtained from Indian sachems Momaugin and Mantowese. In 1639 Thomas Gregson, the first landowner, purchased Solitary Cove, . . . — — Map (db m35312) HM
Town of East Haven
Connecticut
This flagpole was dedicated to the residents of the Town
of East Haven on Charter Day May 10, 1985 in observance
of the 200th Anniversary of the Town Incorporation and
granting of its Charter.
Mayor . . . — — Map (db m35582) HM
This Tribute
To The Worth of Her Sons
Who Have By Land and Sea
Offered Their Lives In Defense of Their Country
Is Erected by The Citizens of East Haven
Dedicated 1911
Rededicated 1990
By East Haven Historical Society and
Economic . . . — — Map (db m35557) HM
Keep Forever
Living The
Freedos For
Which They
Served
Let None Forget
They Gave Their All
And Faltered Not
When Came The Call
Erected By
East Haven Town Green
Restoration Committee
American Legion Post 89
American Legion . . . — — Map (db m35555) WM
1941 1945
East Haven
World War II Memorial
In Loving Memory of Our Sons
Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice
Sisto A. Aldieri • Frederic N. Burdette • John E. Cox • Thomas N. Fenney • Joseph Ferraiolo • Richard J. Fox • Kenneth H. Hall • . . . — — Map (db m35552) HM
East Haven
World War Memorial
Not In Vain They Served
1917
1918
These Gave Their Lives
Harry R. Bartlett
Cortland V. Birdsell
William Corcoran
John B. Healey
John Liedke — — Map (db m35556) HM
Marquis de Lafayette
1757 1834
General in the Continental Army
Camped Here With 2800 Troops
Enroute to Rhode Island
July 26 and 27, 1778
dedicated here by
CT Society Sons of the American Revolution
General David Humphries Branch . . . — — Map (db m35581) HM
1774 Old Stone Meeting House 1974
George Landcraft – Designer
Oldest Stone Meeting House in New England
1711 founding of church – Jacob Hemingway first student of Yale, first pastor of church. 1772 started construction. 1774 . . . — — Map (db m35584) HM
This is the Site Of
The Theodore Roosevelt Oak
Given by The
President of The United States
To the Town of East Haven
On May 1, 1908
Erected by
The East Haven Women's Club
1965 — — Map (db m35580) HM
