Historical Markers and War Memorials in Stamford, Connecticut
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This Memorial
Is Erected to The
Memory Of
Charles E. Rowell
Mayor of Stamford
Jan. 1, 1911 to Dec. 31, 1913
Born May 2, 1849
Died March 29, 1914
A skilfull physician, a loyal friend,
an efficient public officer, he
served the . . . — — Map (db m38854) HM
Christopher Columbus
Discoverer of America
Presented By
Stamford Chapter
Unico National
Dedicated October 12, 1960
[ back ]
Stamford Chapter
Unico National
"A Service Club"
Unity
Neighborliness
Integrity
Charity . . . — — Map (db m38853) HM
Edward A. Connell
Heritage Park
This park dedicated May 19, 1984
As a Tribute to His Service
As Supertindent of Parks
From 1952 to 1974
Writer, Orator, Philosopher, Statesman
Teacher and Friend
He Brought Beauty to Stamford's Parks . . . — — Map (db m38855) HM
1776 1976
First Congregational Church
A crude, square, wooden structure surrounded by a stockade was erected near this site in 1641-2. It was the first meeting house of the Church of Christ. Later the First Congregational Church. Four members . . . — — Map (db m38752) HM
Freedom Shrine
Created by the National Exchange Club
to strengthen citizen appreciation
of our American heritage
Presented by the Exchange Club of Stamford
Dedicated June 14, 1979
[ Reproductions of historic American documents are . . . — — Map (db m38610) HM
1776 1976
St. John's Episcopal Church
In 1774, St John's, the first Episcopal Church in this area, was built here on land granted by the town. Struck by lightning that same year, the original building was repaired and endured for a hundred . . . — — Map (db m38767) HM
Old Town Hall
Old Town Hall opened in 1906 and served as the seat of Stamford's government until 1963, when the Mayor's office and elected boards moved to the Municipal Office Building on Atlantic Street.
Old Town Hall continued to house other . . . — — Map (db m38765) HM
[ 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
This tablet has been placed by Stamford Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to commemorate
The Settlement of Stamford in 1641
During that year, twenty nine men and their families came from Wethersfield to this place. . . . — — Map (db m38609) HM
The Stamford Lincoln
Dedicated
July 11, 1995 to Honor
Frank D. Rich, Sr.
(1894 – 1990)
Citizen
Patriot Veteran
City Builder
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Si monumentum requiris
circumspice
If you would see his monument
look around . . . — — Map (db m38608) HM
[ 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
Michael F. Lione
Memorial Park
Large, soft-brown eyes, reverently expressing the simple faith of a little boy; determined countenance and rugged body that bespoke the athlete who never quit; tenderness and compassion without softness and . . . — — Map (db m38769) HM
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
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
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
In memory of our U.S. heroes who have sacrificed their lives by fighting for freedom in the War in Iraq. May they rest in peace. Dedicated by The Happy Club of Stamford 2007 — — Map (db m53766) WM