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Related Historical Markers
They pertain to the British invasion of New Haven, July 5, 1779
By Dale K. Benington, June 26, 2007
Near This Spot Marker
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
| | . . . — — Map (db m28098) HM |
| Near Woodward Avenue at Pope Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Black Rock Fort
Here on July 5, 1779, eighteen men under Lieutenant Daniel Bishop stood in defense of New Haven against a British fleet commanded by Commodore Sir George Collier and land forces commanded by Major General William Tryon. When . . . — — Map (db m35730) HM |
| Near Woodward Avenue at Pope Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | This Memorial
Commemorates
The Determined Resistance
Near This Spot
Of The Patriots of New Haven
Against The British Invasion
Under Maj. Gen. Tryon of New York
July 5, 1779 — — Map (db m35734) HM |
| On Columbus Avenue at Davenport Avenue, in the median on Columbus Avenue. |
| | Here July 5, 1779 citizens of New Haven with cannon prevented an invading British Army from crossing West River and thereby saved the town from destruction — — Map (db m17289) HM |
Mar. 28, 2024