Historical Markers and War Memorials in Manchester, Connecticut
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Hilliard Mills
One of the early woolen mills in the country was established here by Aaron Buckland in 1794. In 1832 he sold it to Samuel Pitkin who made Elisha Hilliard a partner in 1832, later in 1871 Hilliard became sole owner. Blankets were made . . . — — Map (db m98747) HM
Originally the Five Miles bought by Hartford from the Indians, 1682. First settlement, about 1673. Chartered by General Assembly as Orford Parish, 1772. Incorporated as town of Manchester, 1823.
An early center of small industry, its mills . . . — — Map (db m151124) HM
Here George Washington stopped
and was entertained November 9, 1789
This monument was erected
by Memorial Lodge No. 38
Knights of Pythias
July 4, 1936
Committee
Mathias Spiess, Chairman · Melvin G. Cox, Secretary · Joseph . . . — — Map (db m207749) HM
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
David M. Quey U.S.A.
John G. Curtin U.S.A.
Robert J. White U.S.M.C.
Robert A. Rhuda U.S.M.N.
Keith A. Miller U.S.M.C.
Robert K. Mattson U.S.M.C.
Donald A. Kirkham U.S.N.
Albert G. . . . — — Map (db m98745) WM
Korean Conflict
1950 1953
Ernest W. Steinberg
Howard C. Flavell Jr.
William F. Boldug
Howard M. Higley
Not Forgotten
(back)
1986
Erected by
The People of Manchester
Korean Memorial Committee
The Veterans . . . — — Map (db m98805) WM
In Tribute To The
Men Of Manchester
Who Gave Their Lives In
World War II
Erected by the American Legion
1948
(back)
P.F.C. Walter J. Adamy · Lt. William Anderson · P.F.C. William T. Anderson · Pvt. Ernest E. Bartley · S. 1/C . . . — — Map (db m98748) WM
Ward Cheney Camp
No 13
U.S.W.V.
A Memorial to the Boys of Manchester Conn.
Who Volunteered and Served
Their Country in the Spanish American War — — Map (db m98737) WM