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Fairfield’s Historic Green Marker image, Touch for more information
By Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022
Fairfield’s Historic Green Marker
101 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
102 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
103 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
104 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
105 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
106 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
107 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
108 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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109 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
110 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
111 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
112 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
113 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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114 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
115 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
116 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
117 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Norwalk — Fitch’s Point
Near Seaside Place, on the right when traveling south.
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118 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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119 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
120 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
121 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
122 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
123 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
124 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
125 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
126 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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127 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
128 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
129 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
130 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
131 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
132 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
133 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
134 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
135 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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136 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
137 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
138 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
139 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
140 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
141 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
142 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
143 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
144 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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145 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
146 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
147 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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148 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
149 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
150 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
151 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
152 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
153 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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154 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
155 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
156 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
157 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
158 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
159 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
160 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
161 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
162 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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163 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
164 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
165 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
166 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
167 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
168 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
169 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Westport — Disbrow TavernJennings Trail
On Myrtle Avenue at Church Lane, on the left when traveling north on Myrtle Avenue.
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170 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
171 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
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172 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
173 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.
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174 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
175 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
176 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
177 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
178 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
179 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
180 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
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181 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
182 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
183 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — Israel PutnamJohn Q.A. Ward (1830-1910) — [Bushnell Park] —
On Trinity Street south of Jewell Street, on the left when traveling north.
Israel Putnam (1718-1790), the legendary general of the French and Indian and Revolutionary Wars, is considered Connecticut's first authentic folk hero. At the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in 1775, at 57 years old, he is famous for riding 18 . . . Map (db m230347) HM
184 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — Capt. Pownal Deming
Near Main Street at Gold Street, on the right when traveling south.
[ east side ] Deming In Memory Of Capt. Pownal Deming Son Of David Deming & Mehitable Champion Born Sept. 30, 1749 Died April 9, 1795 [ west side ] An earnest patriot, he enlisted in the Continental Army at the . . . Map (db m44066) HM
185 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — Col. Thomas Knowlton
On Capitol Avenue at Trinity Street, on the right when traveling west on Capitol Avenue.
In Memory Of Col. Thomas Knowlton Of Ashford Conn. Who as a boy served in several campaigns in the French and Indian Wars Shared in the siege and capture of Havana in 1762 Was in immediate command of Connecticut troops at the Battle of . . . Map (db m52189) HM
186 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — General Casimir Pulaski
On Main Street at Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Pulaski "I came here, where freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to live or die for it . . ." General Casimir Pulaski was born in Poland in 1748. He led the unsuccessful revolt of Polish Patriots against Russia. Upon arrival in America . . . Map (db m52343) HM
187 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — George Washington
Near Main Street near Central Row, on the right when traveling north.
Where You Are Standing On September 20, 1780 Waits General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the American Armies During the American Colonies' Revolution Against Great Britain. He has come with Governor Trumbull and . . . Map (db m52783) HM
188 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — George Washington
On Main Street at Gold Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
George Washington was entertained by Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth in his home on this site on June 30, 1775 when on his way to Cambridge to assume command of the Army. On September 21, 22, 23, 1780 with Lafayette, General Knox and Governor . . . Map (db m151930) HM
189 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — Homesite of Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth
Near Main Street at Atheneum Square, on the right when traveling north.
Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth SAR Branch Connecticut Erected MCMXIII Here stood the home of Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth Commissary General of the American forces in the War for Independence and a trusted friend of George Washington and "Brother Jonathan . . . Map (db m52427) HM
190 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — Israel Putnam
On Trinity Street south of Jewell Street, on the right when traveling south.
Presented by the Honourable Joseph Pratt AllynMap (db m230348) WM
191 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — Jonathan Trumbull
Near Main Street near Central Row, on the right when traveling north.
Jonathan Trumbull Where You Are Standing From 1768 to 1784 Jonathan Trumbull guides the people of Connecticut to independence as the colony's Royal Governor. Governor Trumbull is the only colonial governor to stand with the patriots . . . Map (db m52782) HM
192 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — Marquis de La Fayette
On Central Row at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Central Row.
Marquis de La Fayette Where You Are Standing On September, 1824 Arrives the Marquis de La Fayette in Daniel Wadsworth's carriage drawn by four white horses. Hartford's citizens shout hurrahs, wave banners and throw garlands of flowers at the . . . Map (db m43767) HM
193 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — Nathan Hale
On Main Street just north of Burr Mall, on the right when traveling north.
Nathan Hale, 1755 - 1776.Map (db m151932) WM
194 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — The First Meeting of Washington and Rochambeau
Near Main Street at Central Row, on the right when traveling north.
This tablet commemorates the historic first meeting of General George Washington and General Comte de Rochambeau, commander-in-chief of the French army in America, which took place September 20, 1780. On that occasion and in a subsequent meeting . . . Map (db m52914) HM
195 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — The Wadsworth BarnThis tablet marks the location of the Wadsworth Barn built in 1733
On Tower Square just west of Prospect Street, on the right when traveling west.
Jeremiah Wadsworth was Commissary-General in the Continental Army. His house which stood at the present site of the Wadsworth Atheneum was the meeting place for many leaders of the American Revolution, among them Washington, Lafayette, and . . . Map (db m151929) HM
196 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route
On American Row at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on American Row.
Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Hartford 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 . . . Map (db m43739) HM
197 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Frog Hollow — Connecticut State Veterans MemorialHonoring Those Who Served
On Capitol Avenue at Broad Street, on the right when traveling west on Capitol Avenue.
[Armed Forces Seals] [List of Major US Wars]Map (db m117433) WM
198 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Frog Hollow — Marquis de La Fayette
On Capitol Avenue at Washington and Lafayette Streets, in the median on Capitol Avenue.
To the Marquis De La Fayette, born September 6, 1757, died May 20, 1834. A true friend of Liberty, who served as a Major General in the Continental Army with “all possible zeal, without any special pay or allowances” until the American . . . Map (db m3888) HM
199 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Front Street District — Maj. Thomas Y. Seymour
On Columbus Boulevard at Arch Street, on the right when traveling south on Columbus Boulevard.
This plaque and the renaming of this bridge honor the Revolutionary War hero and distinguished citizen of Connecticut, Thomas Y. Seymour. Seymour, who later rose to the rank of Major in the Continental Army, was born June 19, 1757, the eldest . . . Map (db m52560) HM
200 Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, West Side — Revolutionary War Soldiers of Orford Parish
On Center Street (U.S. 6) at Linden Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
In Memory of the Revolutionary Soldiers Of Orford ParishMap (db m98733) WM

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