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Historical Markers and War Memorials in New Haven, Connecticut

 
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1 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, City Point — 9th Regt. Conn. Vol. Memorial
On 6th Street at Howard Avenue, on the left when traveling east on 6th Street.
9th Regt. Conn. Vol. 1861 – 1865 [ battle names inscribed around the base ] New Orleans • Baton Rouge • Cedar Creek • Fishers Hill [ west plaque ] Died In Service U.S. Co. A Sergt. Coote Charles • Sergt. Scully . . . Map (db m35308) HM
2 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Dixwell — Benjamin Eli Smith
Near Grove Street near High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Benjamin Eli Smith AM LHD Editor of the Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia By his plan and under his direction work upon the Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia was begun in 1882 refusing then the title of Editor he was authorized to engage Prof. . . . Map (db m51853) HM
3 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Dixwell — Edward Robinson Smith
Near Grove Street near High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Edward Robinson Smith AM Sculptor and Curator Librarian of the Avery Architectual Library from its Foundation in Columbia University Born Jan. 3, 1854 in Beirut Syria Died Mar. 21, 1921 Son of Eli and Mehitable Simpkins Butler Smith . . . Map (db m51860) HM
4 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Dixwell — Eli Smith
Near Grove Street near High Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory Of Eli Smith DD Writer and Missionary Explorer in Persia and Arabia He Inaugurated the Translation of the Bible into Arabic a Graduate of Yale University Born Sept. 13, 1801 in Northfield Conn Died Jan. 11, 1857 in Beirut . . . Map (db m51854) HM
5 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — “Make Us Free”Amistad Memorial
On Church Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
[ south side ] “Make Us Free” This monument is a memorial to the 1839 Amistad Revolt and its leader, Sengbe Pieh, also known as Joseph Cinque. Sengbe Pieh was one of the millions of Africans kidnapped from their homes and . . . Map (db m48428) HM
6 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Abrahamus Pierson[Abraham Pierson]
On High Street.
. . . Map (db m226771) HM
7 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Amos Beebe Eaton
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Amos Beebe Eaton Brigadier and Commissary-General U.S. Army Born May 12 1806 Died February 21 1877 [ back ] Graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1826 He served in the Black Hawk and Seminole Wars. Through . . . Map (db m49583) HM
8 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Benjamin Silliman
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
[ north side ] Benjamin Silliman Youngest Son Of Gold Selleck & Mary Silliman Of Fairfield Born Aug 8, 1779 Died Nov. 24, 1864 During Fifty Years A Teacher Of Science In Yale College Through Life And Earnest Trustful . . . Map (db m50914) HM
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9 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Col Edward Whalley
Near Temple Street, 0.1 miles south of Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of the Regicide Col Edward Whalley Son of Richard Whalley Esq a member of Parliament in the last days of Queen Elizabeth and first cousin of Oliver Cromwell. A stalwart Puritan he rose to high command in the Civil Wars. He was the . . . Map (db m34822) HM
10 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Col William Goffe
Near Temple Street, 0.1 miles south of Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of the Regicide Col William Goffe A member of the High Court of Justice which in 1649 tried and condemned King Charles 1st of England and a signer of the kings death warrant. He served with distinction in the Parliamentary Army and in . . . Map (db m34817) HM
11 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Col. Decius Wadsworth
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated To The Memory Of Col. Decius Wadsworth A Native Of Farmington In This State And Late Chief Of The Ordnance Department In The Army Of The United States Who Having Served His Country Faithfully And Without Reproach . . . Map (db m50913) HM
12 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Connecticut Hall
Near College Street, 0.1 miles south of Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
[ marker at the east end of the building ] In This Hall Was The Room Of Nathan Hale Of The Class Of 1773 [ marker at the west end of the building ] Connecticut Hall Corner Stone Laid 1750 -------- Restored By . . . Map (db m34838) HM
13 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Connecticut Volunteers Memorial
On Elm Street at Broadway, on the left when traveling east on Elm Street.
[ inscription on the column ] Erected by The Joint Contributions of The State of Connecticut and The Veteran Associations of the Conn. Light Battery and 6th, 7th and 10th Conn. Vols. As a Sacred and Perpetual Memorial to . . . Map (db m34891) HM
14 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Cortlandt Van Rensselaer Creed
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Cortlandt Van Rensselaer Creed, MD 1857 1833 – 1900 Physician Son of John and Vashti Duplex Creed Graduate of the New Haven Lancasterian School First African American Graduate of Yale First African American to earn an MD from an . . . Map (db m49582) HM
15 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — David Humphreys
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
[ west side ] David Humphreys Doctor of Laws Member Of The Academy of Sciences In Philadelphia Massachusetts and Connecticut A Member of the Bath And West of England Society And Fellow of the Royal Society . . . Map (db m48654) HM
16 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Dei Gratia
On Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north on Grove Street.
1797   1897 Dei Gratia This tablet commemorates the completion of a century during which these grounds have been sacred to the memory of the dead. The grave stones preserved with reverent care in the crypt beneath the Center Church, are all that . . . Map (db m49362) HM
17 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Eli Whitney
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
[ west side ] Eli Whitney The inventor of the Cotton Gin. Of useful science & arts the efficient patron & improver [ east side ] In the social relations of life a model of excellence. While private affection weeps at his . . . Map (db m49602) HM
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18 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — First Meeting House
On Temple Street, 0.1 miles south of Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
Near this spot stood the First Meeting House of this Settlement 1639 –– 1670 Map (db m34814) HM
19 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Glenn Miller
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory Major A. Glenn Miller 0505273 U.S. Army Air Force – W.W. II Born – Clarinda, Iowa – March 1, 1904 Missing in Action – Europe, Dec. 15, 1944 1943 – 1944 418th A.A.F.T.T.C. Band – . . . Map (db m49708) HM
20 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Grove Street Cemetery
On Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north on Grove Street.
Grove Street Cemetery Has Been Designated A National Historic Landmark This Site Possesses National Significance In Commemorating the History of The United States of America Known as the New Haven Burial Ground, this landmark represents . . . Map (db m49361) HM
21 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Grove Street Cemetery Veterans Memorial
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the Veterans Who Gave Their Lives In Service to Their Country May They Rest In Peace Erected by the Grateful Citizens Of the City of New Haven May 27, 1974   Bartholomew F. Guida MayorMap (db m38554) WM
22 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Hezekiah Augur
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Hezekiah Augur 1791 – 1858 Sculptor Descendant of settlers of New Haven Colony Woodcarver – Inventor First American Sculptor A genius upon whom Yale College conferred the Honorary Degree of Master of Arts in 1833 . . . Map (db m52017) HM
23 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Hillhouse Avenue Bridge
On Hillhouse Avenue when traveling north.
The original Hillhouse Avenue Bridge was one of fourteen bridges provided by the Farmington Canal Company to carry city streets across the canal. The wooden bridge at this site rested on abutments of unmortared rubble. The New Haven construction . . . Map (db m57663) HM
24 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — In Memory of Augustus Canfield Ledyard
Near Grove Street at College Street, on the left when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m34886) HM
25 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — In Memory of the Men of Yale
Near Grove Street at College Street, on the right when traveling north.
[ front ] In Memory of the Men of Yale who, true to Her Traditions, gave Their Lives that Freedom Might not perish from the Earth 1914 – Anno Domini – 1918 [ back ] Erected by the Graduates of Yale . . . Map (db m34884) HM
26 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — In Remembrance
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Remembrance Fa   September 3 Tua   September 11 Weluwa   September 14 Kapeli   October 30 Yammoni   November 4 Kaba   December 31 1839 These Amistad captives who survived the voyage on La Amistad from Cuba to Connecticut, . . . Map (db m49363) HM
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27 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Isaac Allerton
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory Of Isaac Allerton c. 1586 – 1659 A Mayflower Pilgrim and Colonial Merchant Who came to New Haven in 1649 He was Interred in the Old Burying Ground on the New Haven Green And was the Only Member of the Mayflower . . . Map (db m38555) HM
28 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Ithiel Town
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Ithiel Town Architect Inventor of the lattice truss bridge Designer and builder of Center Church and Trinity Church and other notable buildings in New Haven. One of the founders of The National Academy of Design. Born at Thompson, . . . Map (db m49603) HM
29 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Jacob HeminwayClass of 1704 1683-1754 — Yale's First Student —
Near York Street just north of Library Walk, on the left when traveling north.
Ezra Stiles recorded that Heminway began to study under Rector Abraham Pierson in March 1702Map (db m226769) HM
30 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Jedidiah Morse
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory Of Jedidiah Morse The Father of American Geography Born in Woodstock Windham Co. Conn. Aug. 23 1761 Died in New Haven June 9 1826 In the joy of a triumphant faith In Christ [ back ] A graduate of Yale College in 1783 . . . Map (db m49584) HM
31 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Jehudi Ashmun
On Grove Street at High Street on Grove Street.
. . . Map (db m52024) HM
32 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — John Gamble Kirkwood
Near Grove Street near High Street, on the right when traveling north.
John Gamble Kirkwood 1907 – 1959 Physical Chemist S.B. – University of Chicago (1926); Philip.D.-Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1929); Sc.D. (Honors Causa) - University of Chicago (1954) and Universite Libre de Bruxelles . . . Map (db m50915) HM
33 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Mr. Richard Perry Home Site
On Elm Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Elm Street.
. . . Map (db m34734) HM
34 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Nathan Hale
Near College Street, 0.1 miles Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
[ front ] Nathan Hale 1755 – 1776 Class of 1773 [ back ] A Gift to Yale College By Graduates and Friends Anno Domini MCMXIV [ inscribed around the bronze base of the statue ] I Only Regret That I . . . Map (db m34840) HM
35 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Nathan Smith
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Nathan Smith Born in Woodbury, Conn. 1770 Died At Washington D.C. Dec. 6, 1835 Senator of the United States From Connecticut An Eminent Citizen A Sound Statesman An Eloquent Advocate [ east side ] Sarah McCrackan . . . Map (db m52023) HM
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36 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Nathaniel William Taylor
Near Grove Street near High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Nathaniel William Taylor Born at New Milford June 28, 1786 Graduated at Yale College 1807 Ordained Pastor of the First Church in New Haven 1812. Elected Dwight Professor of Didactic Theology in Yale College 1822. Died March 10, . . . Map (db m49600) HM
37 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — New Haven
On Church Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling north on Church Street.
New Haven Settlement of Quinnipiac, afterward named New Haven, began on April 25, 1638 with the arrival of a large group from London by way of Boston, under the leadership of merchant Theophilus Eaton and the Reverend John Davenport. Later that . . . Map (db m34737) HM
38 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — New Haven Common Burial Ground
Near Temple Street, 0.1 miles south of Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
From the settlement of New Haven 1638 to 1796 the adjoining ground was occupied as a common place of burial. Then a new burying ground was opened and divided into family lots and city squares. In 1813 this church was placed over the . . . Map (db m34821) HM
39 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — New Haven Green
On Church Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling north on Church Street.
New Haven Green Has Been Designated A National Historic Landmark This Site Possesses National Significance Commemorating the History of the United States of America 1971 National Park Service United States Department of the . . . Map (db m35172) HM
40 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — New Haven Memorial Flagpole
On Church Street near Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
[ battle names inscribed on the marble base ] Chemin-Des Dames • Aisne • Seichpry • St-Mihiel • Chateau-Thierry • Verdun • Meuse-Argonne • Marne [ plaque 1 ] In Grateful Memory of Her Heroic Sons Who Fell in The Service of . . . Map (db m35532) HM
41 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — New Haven Stations, Past & PresentThe Hartford Line
Near State Street north of Chapel Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 2002, State Street is the latest in a series of railroad stations serving downtown New Haven. The first leg of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield line, completed in 1838, did not require a separate station because the tracks terminated . . . Map (db m227299) HM
42 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — New Haven Water Company
On Church Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling north on Church Street.
The fountain around the Memorial Flagpole commemorates 150 years of service by the New Haven Water Company founded by Eli Whitney. The first water was brought to the Green from Lake Whitney on January 1, 1862 in order to provide fresh water for . . . Map (db m35174) HM
43 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Noah Lane Farnham
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Noah Lane Farnham Col. Of the II, New York Vol's Oldest Son of Geo. W. & Caroline Thompson Farnham Born in New Haven June 6, 1829. Died at Washington City Aug. 14, 1861. Of Wounds Received While Gallanty Leading His Regiment, in . . . Map (db m49706) HM
44 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Noah Webster House
On Temple Street at Grove Street, on the right when traveling south on Temple Street.
Here stood the house of Noah Webster Class of 1778 Author of The American Spelling Book and of An American Dictionary of the English LanguageMap (db m34888) HM
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45 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Othniel Charles Marsh
Near Grove Street near High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Othniel Charles Marsh Born at Lockport, N.Y. October 29, 1831. Died at New Haven, March 18, 1899 Professor of Paleontology in Yale University 1866 – 1899 President of the National Academy of Sciences 1883 – 1895 Eminent as . . . Map (db m50917) HM
46 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Pelatiah Perit
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Pelatiah Perit Died in New Haven March 8, 1864, Aged 78 Years. He was born in Norwich, Conn. and educated at Yale College. For more than fifty years a merchant in New York, in which city he was for ten years president of the Chanber of . . . Map (db m50916) HM
47 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Pierpont Edwards
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Pierpont Edwards Son of the Rev. Jonathan & Sarah Pierpont Edwards Master of Hiram Lodge #1, 1777-78 First Grand Master of Masons in Connecticut, July 8, 1789 Member of the Continental Congress Lawyer – Legislator – Soldier . . . Map (db m52018) HM
48 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Quinnipiack
On Temple Street, 0.1 miles south of Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
Chosen For Settlement A.D. 1637. Named New Haven A.D. 1640. The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them. O God of Hosts look down from heaven and behold and visit this vine. A.D. 1638 A company of English . . . Map (db m34815) HM
49 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Renovation of the New Haven Green
On Church Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling north on Church Street.
Renovation of the New Haven Green 1986 – 1990 Laid out in the 1638 plan for the New Haven Colony, this 16-acre green is the physical and symbolic heart of the city and has borne witness to its most important historic events. In 1983, the New . . . Map (db m35425) HM
50 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Robert Newman's Barn
On Grove Street at Hillhouse Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Grove Street.
Here in 1639 stood the barn of Robert Newman where the members of the Colony of New Haven met for worship and for the purpose of organizing a governmentMap (db m38553) HM
51 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Roger Sherman
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory Of The Hon. Roger Sherman, Esqr. Mayor of the City of New Haven and Senator of the United States. He was born at Newtown in Massachusetts April 19th 1721 and died at New Haven July 23d AD 1793 aged LXXII. Possessed of a . . . Map (db m51864) HM
52 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Roger Sherman Baldwin
On Grove Street at High Street on Grove Street.
Roger Sherman Baldwin Born Jan 4, 1793 Died Feb. 19, 1863 Graduated at Yale College in 1811 Admitted to the Bar in this city in 1814 Senator of the State in 1837 & 1838 Representative in the General Assembly in 1840 & 1841 . . . Map (db m52022) HM
53 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Roger Sherman Homesite
On Chapel Street at College Street, on the left when traveling west on Chapel Street.
Upon the Site of this Building Stood the Home of Roger Sherman And Near Here in 1793 he Died Jurist-Patriot-Statesman Signer of the Bill of Rights Articles of Confederation Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the . . . Map (db m34892) HM
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54 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Ross Granville Harrison
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Ross Granville Harrison Teacher – Scientist – Administrator Professor of Zoology at Yale University 1907 – 38 He was the discoverer of the tissue-culture method of studying the develop mentof living organisms. [ . . . Map (db m52020) HM
55 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Service, Not Servitude: African American Workers on the New HavenThe Hartford Line
Near State Street north of Chapel Street, on the right when traveling north.
'Prince E. Gray, one of the best known men on the New Haven, has made waiting an art. [Gray] has put his son and daughter through college. Portrait of Prince E. Gray, Along the Line, railroad employee . . . Map (db m227298) HM
56 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Simeon Baldwin
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Simeon Baldwin Was Born at Norwich Dec. 14. 1761 And Died May 26. 1851. He was graduated at Yale College in 1781. Was a tutor in that institution from 1783 to 1786 when he entered on his profession as a lawyer. He was a representative from . . . Map (db m52015) HM
57 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Simeon E. Baldwin
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right.
Simeon E. Baldwin February 5, 1840 January 30, 1927 Inheriting high traditions of public service, he loved and served Connecticut as Justice and Chief Justice of its Supreme Court of Errors for seventeen years and as Governor for four years. He . . . Map (db m51861) HM
58 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Stephen Goodyear
Near Temple Street, 0.1 miles south of Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Memoriam Stephen Goodyear First Deputy Governor of the Colony of New Haven and one of the Earliest Members of this Church Died in London 1658 Erected by his descendent Wm. B. GoodyearMap (db m34819) HM
59 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — The Dawn of Cycling🇫🇷 🇺🇸
On Chapel Street at College Street, on the left when traveling east on Chapel Street.
In July of 1865 Pierre L'allement left his native France for America with the makings of a primitive iron bicycle in tow. That fall the 22-year-old mechanic settled in Ansonia about 12 miles west of here. The following April he rode his . . . Map (db m227297) HM
60 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Theodore Dwight Woolsey
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory Of Theodore Dwight Woolsey Tenth President of Yale College [ south side ] Born in New York October 31, 1801 Professor of Greek In Yale College 1831 -1851 President 1846 – 1871 Died in New Haven July 1, . . . Map (db m52021) HM
61 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Theophilus Eaton
Near Temple Street, 0.1 miles south of Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Memoriam Theophilus Eaton First Governor of the New Haven Colony Died january 7, 1657. And lies buried near this spot.Map (db m35531) HM
62 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Thomas Nash
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Thomas Nash An Original Settler of New Haven Born Worcestershire, England 1589 Died New Haven May 12, 1658Map (db m38560) HM
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63 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Walter Camp
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Walter Camp "The Father of American Football" Walter Camp. Outstanding Yale athlete and coach became the single most important figure in the development of American Football. Recognized as the primary authority on football rules in his lifetime. . . . Map (db m49710) HM
64 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Welcome to the New Haven Green
On Temple Street north of Elm Street, on the left when traveling south.
This 16.5-acre outdoor space is the central square of the nine squares originally designed in 1638 by the settlers of the New Haven Colony as a common space for cultural, civic, religious and educational purposes and gatherings. It is one of the . . . Map (db m227293) HM
65 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Welcome to the New Haven Green
On College Street at Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on College Street.
This 16.5-acre outdoor space is the central square of the nine squares originally designed in 1638 by the settlers of the New Haven Colony as a common space for cultural, civic, religious and educational purposes and gatherings. It is one of the . . . Map (db m227295) HM
66 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Welcome to the New Haven Green
On Chapel Street at College Street, on the left when traveling east on Chapel Street.
This 16.5-acre outdoor space is the central square of the nine squares originally designed in 1638 by the settlers of the New Haven Colony as a common space for cultural, civic, religious and educational purposes and gatherings. It is one of the . . . Map (db m227296) HM
67 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Welcome to the New Haven Green
On Church Street at Chapel Street, on the left when traveling north on Church Street.
This 16.5-acre outdoor space is the central square of the nine squares originally designed in 1638 by the settlers of the New Haven Colony as a common space for cultural, civic, religious and educational purposes and gatherings. It is one of the . . . Map (db m227301) HM
68 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Welcome to the New Haven Green
On Chapel Street at Temple Street, on the left when traveling east on Chapel Street.
This 16.5-acre outdoor space is the central square of the nine squares originally designed in 1638 by the settlers of the New Haven Colony as a common space for cultural, civic, religious and educational purposes and gatherings. It is one of the . . . Map (db m227302) HM
69 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Rock — Soldiers and Sailors Monument
On Davis Street at Ridge Road, on the left when traveling west on Davis Street.
[ inscription on the west face of the base ] Gettysburg • Port Hudson • Fort Fisher • 1861-1865 [ inscription on the east face of the base ] Bunker Hill • Bennington • Saratoga • 1775-1783 [ inscription on the south . . . Map (db m34723) WM
70 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Shore — Black Rock Fort
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
71 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Shore — East Shore Park
On Woodward Avenue at Tuttle Street, on the right when traveling south on Woodward Avenue.
East Shore Park New Haven, Connecticut This 90 acre tract was once part of the land the Townsend family purchased in 1798 from the Quinnipiac Indian Tribe. The Townsends harvested salt hay from the tidal marsh, selling it for packing material to . . . Map (db m35725) HM
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72 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Shore — Fort Nathan HaleBlack Rock Fort
On Woodward Avenue at Pope Street, on the right when traveling south on Woodward Avenue.
Fort Nathan Hale Black Rock Fort Entered the National Register of Historic Places October 28, 1970Map (db m35726) HM
73 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Shore — How Can I Help the Sound?
On Lighthouse Road.
The Effect of Human Actives on Long Island Sound Humans have inhabited the shores of Long Island Sound for thousands of years. Before European settlement, many Native American tribes lived along the Sound. Now more than 20 million people . . . Map (db m107344) HM
74 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Shore — In Honor of Captain Nathan Hale
Near Woodward Avenue at Pope Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Honor Of Captain Nathan Hale 1755 – 1776 Patriot – Soldier – Martyr I Only Regret That I Have But One Life To Lose For My CountryMap (db m35727) HM
75 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Shore — In Memory of George Pardee
On Townsend Avenue at Myron Street, on the right when traveling south on Townsend Avenue.
In Memory Of George Pardee 1630 – 1700 Farmer, Ferryman and Teacher Of Latin and Good Manners Who First Owned This Land and of William Bradley Pardee 1821 – 1893 ------ this tablet is placed under the will of . . . Map (db m35550) HM
76 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Shore — Near This Spot
. . . Map (db m28098) HM
77 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Shore — Patriots of New Haven Memorial
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, 1779Map (db m35734) HM
78 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Shore — Roll of Honor
On Townsend Avenue at Beecher place, on the right when traveling south on Townsend Avenue.
Roll of Honor 1941     1945 In Memory of Our Comrades Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice In World War II Michael J. Canavan • John E. Cox • William H. Elliot • Harry I. Fowles • Raymond D. Flynn • Frank J. Fisco • Stephen Karako • Anthony . . . Map (db m35539) HM
79 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Shore — So Who Lives Here, Anyway?
On Lighthouse Road.
The Long Island Sound, including New Haven Harbor, is an estuary — a place where fresh and salt water meet. Estuaries provide many animals with a protected home to lay eggs and serve as a nursery for the young, a place to find food, and a . . . Map (db m107346) HM
80 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Shore — Society of The Cincinnati Memorial
Near Woodward Avenue at Pope Street, on the right when traveling south.
Erected By The Society of The Cincinnati In the State of Connecticut In Memory Of Captain Judah Alden • Captain Samuel Allyn • Captain Simeon Allyn • Ensign Daniel Avery • Lieutenant Eienezer Avery • Captain Elijah Avery • Captain Esisa Avery . . . Map (db m35729) HM
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81 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Shore — The Butterfly Garden at Lighthouse Point Park
On Lighthouse Road.
The butterfly garden was planted to attract butterflies and birds to the park, and to provide these animals with a reliable source of food. Spend some time here when the flowers are in bloom and see who stops by for a visit. Monarch Migration . . . Map (db m107343) HM
82 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Shore — The Oyster Industry in New Haven
Near Woodward Avenue at Pope Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Oyster Industry in New Haven History 1638   First settlers arrive in New Haven and are introduced to oysters by local Indians. Oysters were so plentiful people could pick them up by hand. The oyster beds stretched from the upper . . . Map (db m35728) HM
83 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Shore — Winged Migration
On Lighthouse Road.
A Birdwatcher’s Dream You’re standing at one of the best hawk-watching sites in New England. Every autumn birds of prey from Northern New England and Canada migrate south in a broad band across New England. Because theses birds don’t like . . . Map (db m107347) HM
84 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Edgewood — Cornelius S. Bushnell Memorial
On Chapel Street at Winthrop Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Chapel Street.
This memorial is erected in honor of Cornelius Scranton Bushnell a citizen of New Haven to whose faith persistence and patriotism the country is indebted for the construction of the Monitor from plans by John Ericsson The Monitor . . . Map (db m32940) HM
85 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Edgewood — Holocaust Memorial Place
On Whalley Avenue (Connecticut Route 63) at West Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Whalley Avenue.
We Remember The Six Million Jews Who Were Murdered by the Nazis During World War II – 1939 – 1945 (5699 – 5705) Dedicated by The City of New Haven The New Haven Jewish Federation [ camp names inscribed on stones . . . Map (db m29050) HM
86 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Long Wharf — 1st Battalion 102d Infantry Memorial
On Long Wharf Drive, 0.1 miles east of Sargent Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In Recogition Of Their Service In The War Against Terrorism 1st Battalion 102d Infantry Serving the New Haven area since 1638 These gave their lives defending our freedom May God bless them Sgt Felix Delgreco, 9 April 2004 Spc Robert . . . Map (db m93215) WM
87 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Long Wharf — Combat Wounded Veterans
On Long Wharf Drive, 0.1 miles east of Sargent Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to All Men and Women Wounded in All Our Wars Combat Wounded Veterans Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782   1932 My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country’s way to show they care. If I could be . . . Map (db m93211) WM
88 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Long Wharf — New Haven Area Korean War Monument
On Long Wharf Drive, 0.1 miles east of Sargent Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In Honor Of Those Who Served During The Korean War From The Greater New Haven Area 25 June 1950   27 July 1953 Forgotten War Forgotten No More Freedom Is Not FreeMap (db m93214) WM
89 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Long Wharf — New Haven Area Vietnam War Memorial
On Long Wharf Drive, 0.1 miles east of Sargent Drive, on the right when traveling north.
1959     1975 This memorial is dedicated in honor of the men and women who served during the Vietnam War From the surrounding cities and towns: New Haven, East Haven, West Haven, North Haven, Handen, Orange, WoodbridgeMap (db m93213) WM
90 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Long Wharf — New Haven MIA – POW – KIA Memorial
On Long Wharf Drive, 0.1 miles east of Sargent Drive, on the right when traveling north.
MIA – POW Robert E Bush • John T Gallagher • Francis J McGouldrick KIA Everett L Anderson • William M Meglio Jr • Henry L Whaley • John H Raber • Pierce I Robertson • Gary C Richards • Archie L Guthrie • Calvin Belton • Kenneth Cushen • . . . Map (db m93209) WM
91 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Mill River — St. Stanislaus Servicemen
On State Street at Eld Street, on the right when traveling south on State Street.
In Honored Memory Of The Servicemen From St. Stanislaus Parish Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice In World War II Charles F. Awrajcewicz August 31 1943 England • Anthony S. Bednarczyk May 29 1944 Italy • Joseph W. Cerlanek June 22 1944 Burma • . . . Map (db m34733) WM
92 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, The Annex — 32nd Ward World War I Memorial
On Fairmont Avenue at Quinnipiac Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Fairmont Avenue.
In Honor And Memory Of Those Who Served In The World War From the 32-nd. Ward 1914 – 1918 The Following Paid The Supreme Sacrifice. Charles E. Leigh. • Arthur R. Newell. • Matthew W. Sullivan. • Paul G. Oberle. • Christian . . . Map (db m35534) HM
93 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, The Annex — A Quinnipiac Indian
On Townsend Avenue at Upson Terrace, on the left when traveling south on Townsend Avenue.
A Quinnipiac Indian family walks to the harbor to meet the English newcomers – April 24, 1638 as their way of life changes forever Montowese • Sawseunek • Momaugin • Sugcogisin • Quesaquaush • Carroughood • Weesaucuck • . . . Map (db m35535) HM
94 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, The Annex — Beacon Hill
On Beacon Avenue at Clarendon Street, on the right when traveling south on Beacon Avenue.
On this spot a signal beacon was established in 1775 and about this hill American patriots bravely resisted a large force of invading British troops July 5, 1779 To honor the deeds of the Fathers Rising above the location of this sign . . . Map (db m35735) HM
95 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, The Annex — Fort Wooster ParkThe Quinnipiac Tribe
On Townsend Avenue at Upson Terrace, on the left when traveling south on Townsend Avenue.
Fort Wooster Park Sacred grounds of the Quinnipiac Indians and one of the earliest reservations in the New World Battle site of the American patriots against the British forces during the invasion of New Haven on July 5, 1779 Location of a . . . Map (db m35538) HM
96 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, The Hill — Defenders' Monument
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 destructionMap (db m17289) HM
97 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, The Hill — Knight Hospital Monument
On Ella T Grasso Boulevard.
Erected A.D. 1870 by the state of Connecticut to commemorate the services and perpetuate the memory of the two hundred and four Union soldiers who died in the Knight Hospital in New Haven in the years 1862, 3, 4 & 5 and were buried in these grounds.Map (db m17600) HM
98 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, The Hill — Soldiers' Memorial
Near Ella T Grasso Boulevard.
Erected by the state of Connecticut in loving and grateful memory of her sons who offered their lives that the Union should not perish 1861-1865Map (db m17599) HM
99 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, West River — Corporal Timothy Francis Ahearn
On Ella T. Grasso Boulevard (Connecticut Route 34) at Derby Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Ella T. Grasso Boulevard.
Corporal Timothy Francis Ahearn D-S-C Company C 102 Us Infantry Twenty Sixth Division 1898 – 1925 He Best Exemplified The Spirit Of The Enlisted Men Of The Yankee Division [ north side ] Near Verdun, France on . . . Map (db m35724) HM
100 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, West Rock — Judges Cave
Near Wintergreen Avenue, 0.2 miles north of Brookside Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Judges Cave Here May Fifteenth 1661 and for some weeks thereafter Edward Whalley and his son-in-law William Goffe, members of the Parliament General, officers in the army of the Commonwealth and signers of the death warrant of King Charles First, . . . Map (db m34719) HM

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