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By Michael Herrick, September 24, 2009
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1 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — Danbury
On Main Street at Wooster Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Eight families came from Norwalk in 1685 to settle this area which the Indians called Pahquioque. They built their first homes a half mile south of here and made this green their common. The General Court in October 1687 decreed the . . . Map (db m22836) HM
2 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — 19 — Danbury During the Revolutionary WarDanbury, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets® —
On Main Street, 0.1 miles north of South Street, on the right when traveling north.
On April 26, 1777, 2,000 British soldiers, under the command of General Tryon, marched into Danbury. The town was a supply depot for military stores. A Corps of Artificers; skilled craftsmen, such as blacksmiths, were formed into special . . . Map (db m72558) HM
3 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — David Wooster Monument
On Ellsworth Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Summit Street, on the left when traveling north.
[ North face ] David Wooster First Maj. Gen. of the Conn. Troops in the Army of the Revolution. Brig. Gen. of the United Colonies. Born at Stratford, Mar. 2, 1710-11. Wounded at Ridgefield, April 27, 1777, while defending . . . Map (db m23074) HM
4 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — Historic SiteDanbury’s First Episcopal Church
On South Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on South Street.
Historic Site Danbury’s First Episcopal Church occupied this site from 1763 until 1884. In 1777, British troops, led by General Tryon, took military stores from the church and burned them in the nearby street, but spared the edifice. Three . . . Map (db m72562) HM
5 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
On West Street at Division Street, on the left when traveling west on West Street.
[ Inscribed around the bronze base ] Dedicated to the Soldiers and Sailors of Danbury 1776 1861 1898 1917 Donald E. Curran SCMap (db m22785) HM
6 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — Sybil Ludington
On Main Street at West Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Sybil Ludington On April 26, 1777 this brave sixteen year-old girl rode through the enemy-infested countryside for thirty miles in Putnam County, New York, to warn the local militia that British troops were attacking and plundering Danbury, . . . Map (db m25374) HM
7 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — The Danbury Raid
On Main Street at Wooster Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
The revolutionary village which centered about this green with its stores of supplies for the army was sacked and burned by a force of two thousand British April 26, 1777 Warned of the gathering militia the raiders departed next . . . Map (db m23542) HM
8 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route
On Main Street, 0.1 miles north of South Street, on the right when traveling north.
French General Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After wintering in Newport, Rochambeau’s . . . Map (db m243483) HM
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9 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Darien — Museum of DarienDarien Heritage Trail
On Old Kings Highway North south of Pine Brook Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Telling the Story of Darien Originally founded as the Darien Historical Society in 1953, the Museum of Darien is dedicated to telling the town's story. Whether it's a 17th-century blanket chest, a hand-sewn Civil War-era flag, or an . . . Map (db m230984) HM
10 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Darien — Rev. Dr. Moses Mather
On Brookside Road just north of Old Kings Highway North, on the right when traveling north.
1894. On Sunday, July 22, 1781, while engaged in public worship in the building then occupying this site Rev. Dr. Moses Mather and fifty men of this congregation were captured by British troops and taken to New York There . . . Map (db m230983) HM WM
11 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Darien — The First Congregational ChurchDarien Heritage Trail
On Old Kings Highway North just east of Brookside Road, on the right when traveling west.
Darien's Roots The Creation of Middlesex Parish The origins of Darien can be traced to the challenges of a very long walk. In the 1730s residents living in the rural outskirts of Stamford's east end joined forces with their neighbors . . . Map (db m230980) HM
12 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Darien — The Mather HomesteadDarien Heritage Trail
On Brookside Road north of Stephen Mather Road, on the left when traveling north.
A Historic Home The Mather Homestead was built in 1778 by Deacon Joseph Mather, son of Reverend Moses Mather, a fiery patriot and the Minister of Middlesex Parish (now the First Congregational Church in Darien), for 62 years. He lived in . . . Map (db m226764) HM
13 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — A House That Witnessed History
Near Old Post Road at Penfield Road, on the right when traveling north.
Peter Burr, chief justice of the Superior Court of colonial Connecticut, built the Burr Homestead around 1732. He passed it on to his grandson Thaddeus Burr and his wife Eunice Dennie Burr after their marriage in 1759. In 1775, the Homestead . . . Map (db m203754) HM
14 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — Andrew Roland House
On Old Post Road at Oldfield Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Post Road.
Built By Andrew Roland And His Wife Elizabeth Daughter of Governor Fitch 1760 Their Son Saw the British Land And Gave the AlarmMap (db m65124) HM
15 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — Burr Homestead
On Old Post Road, 0.1 miles west of Beach Road, on the right when traveling east.
Home Of Thaddeus And Eunice Dennie Burr Here Dorothy Quincy and John Hancock President Of The Continental Congress Were Married in 1775 Burned By British in 1779 Rebuilt in 1790Map (db m27371) HM
16 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — Dr. Hosea Hurlburt House
On Hillside Road, 0.1 miles north of Cherry Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Home Of Dr. Hosea Hurlburt 1753 Surgeon in Connecticut Continental LineMap (db m27565) HM
17 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — Fairfield Boulder
On Old Post Road at Beach Road, on the left when traveling south on Old Post Road.
This boulder commemorates the settlement of Fairfield by Roger Ludlow in 1639 and the burning of the Town by the British July 8, 1779. From the founding of the Town the religious, military and civic life of the people has centered . . . Map (db m27227) HM
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18 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — Fairfield Revolutionary War Memorial
On Beach Road at Sunnieholm Drive, on the left when traveling west on Beach Road.
1775   1783 In everlasting memory of the Patriots and Soldiers of Fairfield who served in the War of the American Revolution ——— Erected by the Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution A.D. . . . Map (db m27171) HM
19 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — Fairfield’s Historic Green
Near Old Post Road at Beach Road, on the right when traveling north.
Welcome to Fairfield’s Historic Town Green How Did This Green Come to Be? Most New England towns began with a central common "green." Where you are standing is Fairfield's historic center and is as old as the town itself. In 1639 Roger . . . Map (db m204367) HM
20 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — Isaac Tucker House
On Beach Road, 0.1 miles west of Sunnieholm Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Built By Isaac Tucker -- 1766 – Left standing when the British burned FairfieldMap (db m27158) HM
21 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — Men of Greenfield Hill
On Bronson Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Verna Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory Of The Men Of Greenfield Hill Who Fought In The American Revolution John Alvord • Benjamin Banks 4th • Daniel Banks • David Banks • Ebenezer Banks Esq. • Ebenezer Banks • Elijah Banks • Eliphalet Banks • Gershom Banks • Gershom . . . Map (db m27420) HM
22 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — Nathan Bulkley House
On Beach Road at Sunnieholm Drive, on the right when traveling west on Beach Road.
Built 1750 By Nathan Bulkley Pre-Revolutionary Spared By British When Town Was BurnedMap (db m27153) HM
23 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — Site of "Verna"
On Bronson Avenue, 0.1 miles Verna Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Site of "Verna" Home of Timothy Dwight Chaplain in Continental Army Pastor of Greenfield Founder of Academy Poet of "Greenfield Hill" President of Yale 1795 - 1815Map (db m27421) HM
24 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield — Up This Road
On Beach Road at Sunnieholm Drive, on the left when traveling west on Beach Road.
Up this road 2600 British Troops marched July 7th 1779 under command of General Tyron and burned Fairfield Map (db m27155) HM
25 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Fairfield, Southport — Southport Wharves
On Harbor Road at Center Street, on the left when traveling south on Harbor Road.
From The Wharves Of Southport Went Out Men Who Fought Under John Paul Jones Isaac Hull And John BarryMap (db m27147) HM
26 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Greenwich — George Washington Paused Here
On East Putnam Avenue (U.S. 1) at Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling north on East Putnam Avenue.
George Washington Paused here on the Post Road near this church, on October 16, 1789 and afterward wrote in his diary, "the superb landscape which is to be seen from the meeting house is a rich regalia". In Commemoration Of this . . . Map (db m38428) HM
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27 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Greenwich — Putnam Cottage
On East Putnam Avenue (U.S. 1) at Park Place, on the left when traveling north on East Putnam Avenue.
From here Gen. Putnam escaped the British by his famous ride down "Put's Hill"Map (db m38606) HM
28 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Greenwich — Putnam's Escape
On East Putnam Avenue (U.S. 1) at Old Church Road, on the left when traveling north on East Putnam Avenue.
This Marks The Spot Where On February 26, 1779 General Israel Putnam, Cut Off From His Soldiers And Pursued By British Cavalry, Galloped Down This Rocky Steep And Escaped, Daring To Lead Where Not One Of Many Hundred Foes Dared To . . . Map (db m38607) HM
29 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Monroe — The Rochambeau Route 1781 – 82
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
30 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Newtown — In Commemoration
On Church Hill Road (U.S. 6) at Queen Street, on the right when traveling east on Church Hill Road.
1732 ---- 1932 In Commemoration Of The Two Hundredth Birthday Of George Washington ---- Rochambeau Established a Camp Here June 28 To July 1, 1781 ---- Soldiers Commanded By Lafayette Camped At This Spot Placed by Mary . . . Map (db m26914) HM
31 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Newtown — Rochambeau
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 25) at Church Hill Road (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
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32 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Newtown — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary RouteHousatonic Crossing
On Church Hill Road (U.S. 6) at Queen Street, on the right when traveling west on Church Hill Road.
French General Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After wintering in Newport, Rochambeau’s . . . Map (db m26915) HM
33 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Norwalk — Battle of the Rocks Monument
On France Street at Adams Avenue, on the left when traveling north on France Street.
On this historic ground the American Patriots bravely sustained the cause of Liberty against the British Invaders July 12, 1779 ---------- Erected by the D.A.R. of Norwalk 1894.Map (db m53435) HM
34 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Norwalk — Burning of Norwalk
On East Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
From the summit of this hill Maj. Gen. William Tryon witnessed the Burning of Norwalk by the British troops under his command during the engagement of July 11 & 12, 1779. --------------- Erected by Norwalk Chapter Daughters of the American . . . Map (db m53434) HM
35 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Norwalk — Fitch’s Point
Near Seaside Place, on the right when traveling south.
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36 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Norwalk — Flax Hill Monument
On Hillside Place at Elmwood Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Hillside Place.
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37 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Norwalk — Liberty Tree Memorial
On Sunset Hill Avenue near East Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This American Liberty Elm was named after “The Liberty Tree: Our Country’s first Symbol of Freedom.” On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the . . . Map (db m53918) HM
38 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Norwalk — Parish of St. Paul’s
On St. Paul’s Place, on the right when traveling west.
This Parish of St. Paul’s was founded in 1737 by a missionary priest sent to the colonies from London. The present church building is the fifth erected on this site. The second structure was destroyed by the British on July 11, 1779, when General . . . Map (db m53460) HM
39 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Norwalk, East Norwalk — The British Invasion
On Calf Pasture Beach Road, on the right when traveling east.
In early July 1779, British General William Tryon led 2,600 British and Hessian soldiers on raids down the Connecticut shoreline to punish residents for their “ungenerous and wanton insurrection” against the Crown. They destroyed homes, provisions . . . Map (db m53442) HM
40 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding — 8 — Officers Quarters — Putnam Memorial State Park —
Near Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58) at Connecticut Route 107, on the right when traveling south.
The chimney remains mark the site of a company officer’s hut. The hut was a replica built in 1890 on the original site. The company-level officer’s huts were located behind the enlisted hut line. There are several other firebacks of these junior . . . Map (db m26899) HM
41 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding — 10 — Officers Quarters / Magazine — Putnam Memorial State Park —
Near Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58) at Connecticut Route 107, on the right when traveling south.
This structure was reconstructed in 1890 on the foundations of the original 1778 building. Long thought to be an officer’s barracks, recent information is now leading archaeologists to believe that it was actually the camp magazine which held the . . . Map (db m26901) HM
42 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding — 9 — Philips Cave — Putnam Memorial State Park —
Near Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58) near Connecticut Route 107, on the right when traveling south.
Local legend says a shallow cave in this rock outcrop was used by one Mr. Philips. Philips was a soldier who returned after the war to live in this cave. He led the life of a lonely hermit, including liberating an occasional chicken, or produce . . . Map (db m26900) HM
43 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — 3 — “Putnam’s Escape from Horseneck”
On Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 107) at Black Rock Turnpike (Connecticut Route 58), on the right when traveling west on Putnam Park Road.
This bronze statue was sculpted by renowned local artist Anna Hyatt Huntington. She was 94 when she completed the statue for its 1969 dedication. The bronze depicts General Israel Putnam’s legendary ride down the stone steps in Greenwich (then . . . Map (db m69914) HM
44 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — 12 — Bake Oven and Upper Level Structures — Putnam Memorial State Park —
Near Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58) near Connecticut Route 107, on the right when traveling south.
With the exception of the Bake Oven, which produced bread for camp, the identity and locations of numerous other buildings on the upper level is uncertain. We know that the Bake Oven was located in this ravine. It needed water from the stream . . . Map (db m26903) HM
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45 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — 11 — Barlow Circle — Putnam Memorial State Park —
Near Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58) near Connecticut Route 107, on the right when traveling south.
A resident of Redding, Joel Barlow graduated from Yale in 1778. An accomplished poet and writer, Barlow was thought to have visited the Redding army camps during the winter of 1778-89. He was a chaplain for three years in the Continental Army.Map (db m26902) HM
46 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — 2 — Camp Guardhouse — Putnam Memorial State Park —
Near Putnam Park Road (Route 58) at Connecticut Route 107, on the right when traveling south.
Camp Guardhouse A log hut which was reconstructed about 1890 on the remains of a hut from 1778. The actual purpose of the original structure is in question, although local lore said it was the Guardhouse. The construction and size of the hut . . . Map (db m26893) HM
47 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — 13 — Cemetery / Command Officer’s Quarters — Putnam Memorial State Park —
Near Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58) at Connecticut Route 107, on the right when traveling south.
The two mounds of stones inside the square formed by the granite posts, were thought to be the camp cemetery. Accordingly, a memorial marker was erected to mark the site in 1902. Archaeology work has proven this site to be that of a . . . Map (db m26909) HM
48 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — 6 — Company Street (Fireback Row) — Putnam Memorial State Park —
Near Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58) at Connecticut Route 107, on the right when traveling south.
The enlisted men’s encampment consisted of 116 log huts set in a double row for almost a quarter mile down the company street. The only above ground remains of those huts today are the piles of collapsed stone chimneys. Each stone pile of . . . Map (db m26896) HM
49 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — Guard House
On Pocahontas Road, on the right when traveling west.
On this site stood the Guard House of 1778-9. A soldier was shot & killed by the sentry on duty when attempting to escape.Map (db m12006) HM
50 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — Israel Putnam
On Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 107) at Black Rock Turnpike (Connecticut Route 58), on the right when traveling west on Putnam Park Road.
Donated A.D. 1969 by sculptress Anna Hyatt Huntington in her 93rd year in timeless memorial to Israel Putnam Senior Major General in the Continental Army who at Greenwich, Connecticut, in February of 1779, made good a dramatic mounted escape . . . Map (db m11994) HM
51 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — 14 — Lake McDougall — Putnam Memorial State Park —
Near Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58) at Connecticut Route 107, on the right when traveling south.
The stone dam which makes this pond was installed at the time of the park’s creation. But the stream was in existence during the 1778-79 army encampment. It is one of two main streams, one at either end of the camp, which provided water for the . . . Map (db m26910) HM
52 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — 5 — Memorial Monument — Putnam Memorial State Park —
Near Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58) at Connecticut Route 107, on the right when traveling south.
Memorial Monument Constructed in 1888, one year after the commissioning of the park, this monument honors the three different camps in Redding during the winter of 1778 – 79. This monument is the very first structure erected at the park. . . . Map (db m26895) HM
53 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — 7 — Museum — Putnam Memorial State Park —
Near Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58) near Connecticut Route 107, on the right when traveling south.
This building contains exhibits and historical materials including artifacts unearthed at the campsite during archaeological excavations. The museum was built in 1921. The structure was a repository for the artifacts found in the park. . . . Map (db m26897) HM
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54 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — 4 — Putnam Memorial State Park
Near Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58) at Connecticut Route 107, on the right when traveling south.
Putnam Memorial State Park This park commemorates the three winter encampments in 1778 – 79 of Major General Isreal Putnam’s division of Continental Army troops during the Revolutionary War. The memorial park was created on the actual site . . . Map (db m26890) HM
55 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — Redding Citizens
On Black Rock Turnpike (Connecticut Route 58) at Cross Highway, on the left when traveling north on Black Rock Turnpike.
In memory of the Redding citizens captured nearby April 26, 1777 & imprisoned in New York for ransom by British General William Tryon & his invading army. Russell Bartlett • Stephen Betts + • Daniel Chapman * • Thomas Couch • David Fairchild • . . . Map (db m69916) HM
56 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — Unknown Heroes
On Pocahontas Road, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of the Unknown Heroes buried here.Map (db m11999) HM
57 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — 1 — Visitor Center (1893 Pavilion) — Putnam Memorial State Park —
Near Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58), on the right when traveling south.
Visitor Center (1893 Pavilion) This building was originally built in 1893 as the park pavilion. It was used as a shelter for park visitors during inclement weather, for dances and picnics. The upstairs was used as the original park museum. . . . Map (db m26891) HM
58 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Redding, West Redding — Winter Quarters of Putnam’s Division
Near Pocahontas Road, on the right when traveling west.
Front of Monument: Erected to commemorate the Winter Quarters of Putnam’s Division of the Continental Army. Nov. 7th 1778. May 25th 1779. Right of Monument: Putnam McDougal Poor Parsons Huntington Back of Monument: The men of ‘76 . . . Map (db m11997) HM
59 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 9 — Ballard ParkRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
On Main Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Philip Burr Bradley was one of the earliest owners of the property. Bradley, a cousin of Aaron Burr, was placed in command of the Fifth CT Regt. in the Revolutionary War, and commanded a battalion at the Battle of Ridgefield. He also served in . . . Map (db m24808) HM
60 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — Battle of RidgefieldApril 27, 1777
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Third and Chief Engagement Occurred on This RidgeMap (db m23395) HM
61 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — Battle of Ridgefield Dead
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In defense of American Independence at the Battle of Ridgefield April 27, 1777 died Eight Patriots who were laid in this ground companioned by Sixteen British Soldiers Living, their enemies, Dying their guests, in honor of service and sacrifice this . . . Map (db m23396) HM
62 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 22 — Benedict Arnold's Betrayal and Lieutenant Joshua KingRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at King Lane, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
On September 23, 1780, on his way through American lines to New York City, Major John Andre of the British Army was captured, taken prisoner and brought to American headquarters in South Salem, N.Y. Andre had plotted with General Benedict . . . Map (db m32002) HM
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63 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — Gen. David Wooster
On N Salem Road (Connecticut Route 116) 0.1 miles south of Tackora Trail, on the left when traveling north.
On this spot fell Gen. David Wooster Mortally Wounded April 27,1777, at the Battle of RidgefieldMap (db m23397) HM
64 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — Keeler Tavern
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) 0.1 miles West Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Keeler Tavern served as headquarters for the Patriots during the Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777. It is now owned by the Keeler Tavern Preservation Society and maintained as an historical building.Map (db m23410) HM
65 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — Place Where Wooster Fell
On N Salem Road (Connecticut Route 116), on the right when traveling south.
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66 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 28 — Ridgebury – George Washington Slept HereRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
On Ridgebury Road at George Washington Highway, on the right when traveling south on Ridgebury Road.
Ridgebury, "The New Patent," was one of the last land purchases made by the Proprietors. Tradition says that the First Congregational Church in Ridgebury had its beginnings in the "New Patent Meeting House" as early as 1738. In 1768 the . . . Map (db m32052) HM
67 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — Ridgebury Congregational Church
On Ridgebury Road at George Washington Hwy., on the right when traveling south on Ridgebury Road.
Gathered       Built 1760            1851 This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior < Second Plaque: > Connecticut Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary . . . Map (db m23423) HM
68 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — Ridgefield Veterans Monument
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Branchville Road (Connecticut Route 102), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
[ west side ] To the Memory of The Citizens of Ridgefield Who Served Their Country In the Wars of the Republic 1775 – 1918 Erected by the People of Ridgefield MCMXXIV [ east side ] War of the . . . Map (db m31972) WM
69 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — The Battle of RidgefieldApril 27, 1777
On Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
The chief engagement of Connecticut’s only inland battle during the War for Independence was fought approximately 100 yards from this site. Several hundred hastily-mustered militia joined a handful of Continental troops under Generals Benedict . . . Map (db m23400) HM
70 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 8 — The Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777Ridgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
British General Tryon’s Raid on Danbury occurred on April 26, 1777. The beginning of the 1777 campaign was the first British invasion and the only pitched battle in Connecticut. Following the burning of Danbury the British troops marched . . . Map (db m23412) HM
71 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 7 — The Elms Inn and Stebbins HomesteadRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets —
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Gilbert Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In 1799, Thomas Rockwell opened a small carpentry shop which later became part of the Elms Inn. It was also a shoemaker’s shop and later, a tin shop operated by Francis Rockwell. Francis was also a vintner whose vineyard was across the street . . . Map (db m23435) HM
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72 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — The Gilbert HouseCirca 1790
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) 0.1 miles north of Gilbert Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built by Benjamin Stebbins for his daughter Sarah and her husband Amos Baker, a Revolutionary War Hero, the first surgeon in Ridgefield and the originator of the famous Baker Apple.Map (db m23602) HM
73 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — 21 — The Governor's Estate and St. Stephen's ChurchRidgefield, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets®
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 33/35) just north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
On these grounds in 1786 the Town Proprietors built the Independent School House from materials taken from the razed old town house that stood on the Village Green. In 1896 Governor Phineas Lounsbury built his estate, Grovelawn, on this site. . . . Map (db m230125) HM
74 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — The Original Episcopal Church
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Governor Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Here stood the original Episcopal Church erected in 1740 partly burned by British soldiers during the battle of Ridgefield April 27, 1777Map (db m31964) HM
75 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary RouteRidgefield
On Ridgebury Road at Old Stagecoach Road, on the left when traveling south on Ridgebury Road.
French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After wintering in Newport, Rochambeau’s . . . Map (db m23416) HM
76 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stamford, Downtown — Stamford Veterans Memorial
On Atlantic Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Atlantic Street.
[ central pedestal ] Lest We Forget Within this pedestal is placed a time capsule recording for all time those residents of Stamford who responded to the call, some giving their lives while serving in our past wars. In future . . . Map (db m38754) HM
77 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stamford, East Side of Stamford — Stamford Veterans Monument
On Grove Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Grove Street.
[ inscription around the top ] In Everlasting Memory of Stamford's Patriots 1641 – 1918 [ battle names inscribed in the panel between the fluted columns ] 1689 – 1763 Port Royal • Schenectady • Haverhill • . . . Map (db m38430) HM
78 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stamford, Westover — Fort Stamford
On Westover Road, on the right when traveling south.
To mark the site near by of Fort Stamford Built and garrisoned for the defense of the people in these parts in the War for American Independence Erected by Stamford Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Sept. 14, A.D. 1926 < Lower . . . Map (db m53431) HM
79 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stamford, Westover — Fort Stamford1781 - 1783
On Westover Road, on the right when traveling south.
1776           1976       In August, 1781 Gov. Jonathan Trumbull and the Council of Safety ordered construction of fortifications near Stamford to prevent a surprise attack from the enemy. Designed by Col. Rufus Putnam, and erected and garrisoned by . . . Map (db m53433) HM
80 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stamford, Westover — Liberty Tree Memorial
On Westover Road, on the right when traveling south.
This American Liberty Elm was named after “The Liberty Tree: Our Country’s first Symbol of Freedom.” On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the . . . Map (db m53765) HM
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81 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford — Old Congregational Burying Ground
Near West Broad Street at Beardsley Avenue.
[Left Plaque] In honor of the men and women who planted in the wilderness the early homes of Stratford, who fought bravely and suffered patiently in the War of the American Revolution, and who left to their descendents a . . . Map (db m26099) HM
82 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford — Stratford American Revolutionary War Memorial
On Academy Hill, 0.1 miles east of Main Street (Connecticut Route 113), on the left when traveling east.
American Revolutionary War 1775 –– 1783 Dedicated to the brave Patriots from Stratford who participated in the struggle to achieve our Independence Killed in battle Zachariah Blakeman William Thompson David Wooster . . . Map (db m25773) HM
83 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Trumbull — Jonathan Trumbull
On Church Hill Road (Connecticut Route 127) at Main Street (Connecticut Route 111), on the left when traveling north on Church Hill Road.
Jonathan Trumbull 1710 – 1785 Revolutionary Patriot Statesman Merchant Governor of Connecticut 1769 – 1784 “The Constitution State” “The Nutmeg State” “The Provisions State” The . . . Map (db m26305) HM
84 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Trumbull — Trumbull
On White Plains Road (Connecticut Route 127) at Unity Road, on the right when traveling north on White Plains Road.
The northwest farmers of Stratford formed the Village of Unity in October, 1725. They united in 1744 with the Long Hill parish of the Stratfield section of Stratford to become the Society of North Stratford. The Society controlled its own religious . . . Map (db m88049) HM
85 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Westport — Battle of Westport Commemoration
Near Compo Beach Road, 0.3 miles south of Soundview Drive, on the left.
To commemorate the battle fought on and near this point between the British forces and the American Patriots, April 28, 1777. Ordnance presented by U.S. Government and erected July 4, 1901Map (db m22556) HM
86 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Westport — Compo Beach — Qui Transtulit Sustinet —
On South Compo Road (Connecticut Route 136) at Post Road East (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling north on South Compo Road.
One Mile South At Compo Beach 2000 British Troops Landed April 25, 1777 For Raid on DanburyMap (db m21244) HM
87 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Westport — Disbrow TavernJennings Trail
On Myrtle Avenue at Church Lane, on the left when traveling north on Myrtle Avenue.
. . . Map (db m30789) HM
88 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Westport — First Engagement
On South Compo Road (Connecticut Route 136) at Post Road East (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling north on South Compo Road.
Here occurred the first engagement between the Continentals and the British Troops when they invaded Connecticut, April - 25 - 1777Map (db m21360) HM
89 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Westport — MinutemanJennings Trail
On Compos Road South at Compos Beach Road, in the median on Compos Road South.
To Commemorate the heroism of the Patriots who defended their country when the British invaded this State April 25- 1777. General David Wooster Colonel Abraham Gould and more than one hundred Continentals fell in the engagements . . . Map (db m21538) HM
90 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Westport — The Town of Westport, ConnecticutFounded in 1835
Near Myrtle Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Avery Place, on the right when traveling north.
Indigenous people frequented this area for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans in the 17th century. In 1637, native Paugussets were driven away after the Great Swamp Fight between the larger Pequot tribe and European colonizers. In . . . Map (db m226768) HM
91 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Wilton — Captain Clapp Raymond
On Danbury Road (U.S. 7) 0.2 miles south of Cricket Lane, on the left when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m30643) HM
92 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Wilton — Major Samuel Comstock
Near Ridgefield Road (Connecticut Route 33) 0.2 miles north of Belden Hill Road, on the left when traveling north.
In Memory Of Major Samuel Comstock 1739 --- 1824 A Private In The French and Indian War A Captain In The Revolutionary War July 1776 --- June 1783 Serving At White Plains Germantown Fort Mifflin Valley Forge Monmouth Yorktown . . . Map (db m30471) HM
93 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Wilton, Wilton Center — Wilton Veterans Memorial
On Old Ridgefield Road at Glen Side Road, on the left when traveling north on Old Ridgefield Road.
Wilton Veterans Memorial Honoring Those who served Revolutionary War   1775 – 1784 War of 1812   1812 – 1814 Mexican War   1846 – 1848 Civil War   1861 1865 Spanish – American War   1989 – 1902 . . . Map (db m32254) WM
94 Connecticut, Hartford County, Bristol — Revolutionary War Patriots
On Memorial Boulevard, 0.2 miles east of East Street, on the right when traveling west.
In Memory Of The Revolutionary War Patriots Who Sacrificed Their Lives And Fortune For Their Country Placed By Katherine Gaylord Chapter Daughters Of The American Revolution 1964Map (db m221637) HM
95 Connecticut, Hartford County, Bristol, Federal Hill — Nathan Hale
On Bellevue Avenue at Queen Street, on the left when traveling north on Bellevue Avenue.
[ east side ] Nathan Hale 1755 – 1776 The Connecticut Patriot Whose Last Words Were I Only Regret That I Have But One Life To Lose For My Country [ south side ] Erected in Memory Of Henry G. Bartley . . . Map (db m34243) HM
96 Connecticut, Hartford County, Canton, Canton Valley — In Memory of Phoebe Humphrey
On Albany Turnpike (U.S. 44), on the right when traveling west.
On this site, in 1778, Phoebe Humphrey protected her home from Hessian soldiers who were part of Burgoyne’s captured army headed for Boston. Because of her bravery, she became the namesake of the Collinsville Chapter of the National Society of . . . Map (db m94480) HM
97 Connecticut, Hartford County, Enfield, Thompsonville — Thomas Abbey
On Enfield Street (U.S. 5) at S. Road, on the left when traveling south on Enfield Street.
Thomas Abbey Born April 11, 1731.     Died June 3, 1811. A soldier in the French and Indian Wars. Took part in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, 1758, and the conquest of Canada, 1761. Corporal First Regiment, Connecticut Troops, May 25 to . . . Map (db m113925) HM WM
98 Connecticut, Hartford County, Farmington — Lest We Forget
On Farmington Avenue (Connecticut Route 4) at Main Street (Connecticut Route 10), on the left when traveling east on Farmington Avenue.
Lest We Forget In honor and grateful remembrance of our French Allies in the Revolution, whose army, under the command of General Count de Rochambeau, marched past this spot enroute from Newport and Providence, R.I., to join General Washington on . . . Map (db m190186) HM
99 Connecticut, Hartford County, Farmington — Rochambeau Route 1781-82
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 10) at Hatters Lane, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
. . . Map (db m33012) HM
100 Connecticut, Hartford County, Glastonbury, Glastonbury Center — Glastonbury Revolutionary War Monument
On Hubbard Street at Green Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling west on Hubbard Street.
1775 – 1783 Dedicated to The Men and Women Who Aided In The Fight for Freedom And Independence During The American RevolutionMap (db m98831) WM

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