Historical Markers and War Memorials in Shelton, Connecticut
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On Hill Street near Coram Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
City Of Shelton
In Memory Of
Our Departed Emergency Services Members
Who Have Given Their Lives In The Line Of Duty
While Protecting the Lives and Property of Our Citizens
Shelton Fire Department Daniel E. Wannagot 1991
Shelton Police . . . — — Map (db m25612) HM
On Howe Avenue (Connecticut Route 110) at Kneen Street, on the right when traveling south on Howe Avenue.
Commodore Isaac Hull
Bridge
Named for the Heroic Commander
Of the U.S. Frigate “Constitution”
During Its Great Naval Victories
In the War of 1812
Born in Derby March 9, 1773
Resided in Shelton 1785 – 1794
This . . . — — Map (db m25381) HM
Near Howe Avenue (Connecticut Route 110) at New Street, on the right when traveling north.
Fort Hill
On This Point Of Land
The Pootatuck Indians
Built A Fort In 1673
To Prevent The White Man
From Coming Up
The Ousatonic River — — Map (db m28322) HM
On Hill Street at Coram Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Hill Street.
Freedom Tree
To Honor Iranian Hostages
Released On January 20, 1981
After 444 Days In Captivity
Proclamation & Historical Records
Are Contained In Vault On This Site
Eugene M. Hope
Mayor
[ Inscribed on the edge ]
Vault . . . — — Map (db m25609) HM
On Howe Avenue (Route 110) at Roberts Street, on the right when traveling north on Howe Avenue.
[ front ]
Shelton
1639 – Stratford area settled, with present-day Shelton as the northern part.
1717 – Northern settlers established Ripton parish.
1789 – Ripton separated from Stratford and became the town . . . — — Map (db m25614) HM
Near Canal Street East, 0.1 miles Bridge Street when traveling north.
The Shelton locks from Housatonic River to the canal system were built in 1867, allowing canal boats to be raised through 3 sets of locks by water entering each lock, one at a time, raising the boat approximately 10 feet. It was then brought forward . . . — — Map (db m27118) HM
On Canal Street East at Cornell Street, on the right when traveling north on Canal Street East.
A Victory Denied
Vietnam War 1961 – 1975
The Forgotten War
Korean War
1950 – 1953
Freedom Is Not Free
World War II
1941 – 1945
The War To End All Wars
World War I
1917 – 1918 . . . — — Map (db m25613) WM
On Hill Street at Coram Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Hill Street.
Honor Roll
Tablet Erected By
The City of Shelton
In Honor of the Men of This Community
In the Military or Naval Forces of Our Country
Erected November 1918
[ center column ]
Died In Service
Thomas Arena • Joseph . . . — — Map (db m28282) HM
On Wooster Street at Coram Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Wooster Street.
World War II
In Memory Of
Those Who Died In Service
Louis J. Beatrice • Anthony Bilotto • Dante A. Buccelly • Louis J. Cuda • John J. Donovan, Jr. • William Dziadik • Francis D. Fraser • Thomas A. Geoghan • George L. Keller • Michael Kudej . . . — — Map (db m25377) HM
On Howe Avenue (Route 110) at Roberts Street, on the right when traveling north on Howe Avenue.
To Honor
The Men and Women of the City of Shelton
Who Served Their Country and In Memory of Those
Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice
Killed In Action
World War I
Arena, Thomas USA • Bernabeo, Joseph USA • Burke, Chester Arthur USA . . . — — Map (db m25615) WM
On Huntington Street at Shelton Avenue (Connecticut Route 108), on the left when traveling north on Huntington Street.
1941 1945
Honor Roll
Of Those Who Went From
Huntington
To Serve Their Country
Eli J. Baldwin • Robert L. Baldwin • Margarte E. Bassett • Royal O. Birdseye • Stanley R. Block • Howard R. Bonnell • James L. Burkle • George . . . — — Map (db m25376) HM
