Historical Markers and War Memorials in Monroe, Connecticut
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On Monroe Turnpike (Connecticut Route 111) at Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Monroe Turnpike.
May 27, 1991
This gazebo is presented to the citizens of
Monroe by the Weller Foundation, Incorporated
in memory of
Barton L. Weller (1916 – 1990)
Mr. Weller, founder of Vitramon, Incorporated
and the Weller Foundation, . . . — — Map (db m26097) HM
On Pepper Street at Green Street, on the right when traveling north on Pepper Street.
Stepney
1794
Birdsey’s Plain /
Stepney Cemetery
Noah and James Burr, Jr. donated this land for a burial ground. Over 1,400 men, women & children are interred including many of the areas first settlers. Veterans include: . . . — — Map (db m25329) HM
On Pepper Street at Main Street (Connecticut Route 25), on the right when traveling north on Pepper Street.
[ South side ]
Stepney
1839
Birdsey’s Plain
Methodist Church
(Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel)
This Greek Revival-style church, one of the “twin” churches on the Stepney Green, was built by Hanford Hull. This . . . — — Map (db m25331) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 25) at Green Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
[ North side ]
Stepney
1848
Birdsey’s Plain
Stepney Baptist Church
This two-story Greek Revival-style church was built under the direction of Hanford Hull, a noted joiner. The congregation was formed by the unification . . . — — Map (db m25340) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 25) 0.1 miles north of Knollwood Street, on the right when traveling north.
Stepney
1801
Bridgeport / Newtown Turnpike
The forerunner of CT Route 25. Five toll stations were located along this road. Travelers would be stopped by a pole or “pike” across the road attached to a base. Upon paying a few . . . — — Map (db m25342) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 25) at Easton Road (Connecticut Route 59), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Stepney
ca 1855
Site of the Burr Hawley &
Burritt General Store
At this site farmers assembled horse teams & wagons to bring milk to the milk station & to buy feed, hay and grain; residents purchased sewing supplies, groceries & . . . — — Map (db m25338) HM
On Monroe Turnpike (Route 111) at Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Monroe Turnpike.
[ front ]
Monroe
On May 23, 1823 the General Assembly granted the incorporation of this town and named it in honor of the then President, James Monroe. The town’s roots, however, are much deeper as it was an offspring of the mother-town . . . — — Map (db m26096) HM
On Monroe Turnpike (Connecticut Route 111) at Fan Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on Monroe Turnpike.
In Honor Of All Those Men And Women
Who Proudly Served Their Country
During the Korean War
June 25, 1950 --- July 27, 1953
From Monroe
Died in Battle
Master Sgt Ray C. Bailey
U.S. Army Oct 19, 1952
Wounded in Battle
Corp. Albert . . . — — Map (db m26093) WM
On Fan Hill Road at Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Fan Hill Road.
[ Left column]
To All Of
Those Veterans
From The
Town of Monroe
Who Served
Their Country:
Honor, Hope,
Remembrance,
Gratitude, Peace
And Eternal Rest
[ Right column]
Those Who Have
Made the Supreme . . . — — Map (db m26095) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 25) at Pepper Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
In grateful recognition of the valor and devotion of the young men of this community who served in the World War for liberty and justice
1914 – 1919
Adams Fred Leroy • Anderlot William • Bachman George • Beardsley L Ben • Beardsley Ray . . . — — Map (db m25332) HM
On Monroe Turnpike (Connecticut Route 111) at Fan Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on Monroe Turnpike.
In Grateful Recognition
Of the Valor and Devotion of The
Young Men of this Community Who
Served in the World War
For Liberty and Justice
1914 -- 1919
Adams Fred Leroy • Anderlot William • Bachman George * • Bachman John Jr • . . . — — Map (db m26091) HM
On Fan Hill Road at Monroe Turnpike (Connecticut Route 111), on the left when traveling south on Fan Hill Road.
1941 1945
Dedicated to Those Who
Made the Supreme Sacrifice
Victor Sippin
David P. Winspur
And to All Those From The
Town of Monroe
Who Served Our Country
In World War II
Sponsored by The
American Legion Post #176 . . . — — Map (db m26094) HM
On Monroe Turnpike (Connecticut Route 111) at Fan Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on Monroe Turnpike.
Dedicated To
PFC John K. Goett
Who Gave His Life
And All Those From
Monroe Who Served
During the Vietnam conflict
From 1964 – 1973
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1984 — — Map (db m26092) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 25) at Mill Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
The first volunteer fire company in Monroe included 45 men. The group’s 1st fire truck was purchased 2nd hand from a Bridgeport fire-fighting company with money raised in part from the proceeds of the annual firemen’s “karnival.” . . . — — Map (db m25343) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 25) at Purdy Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Stepney
ca 1830
Stepney Schoolhouse
The one-room district schoolhouse was the cornerstone of CT public education until the 20th century. Students of all ages were taught by one teacher and often supplied their own books & writing slates. This . . . — — Map (db m92003) HM
On Monroe Turnpike (Route 111) at Moose Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Monroe Turnpike.
The
Rochambeau
Route
1781 – 82
In the Vicinity
French Troops Under
Duc De Lauzun
Enroute From Newport
To Yorktown
Encamped During
June 29 Through
July 1st 1781
Erected by The
Sons of the American Revolution
Gen. Gold . . . — — Map (db m190233) HM
