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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Tolland County, Connecticut

 
Clickable Map of Tolland County, Connecticut and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Tolland County, CT (141) Hartford County, CT (503) New London County, CT (421) Windham County, CT (94) Hampden County, MA (123) Worcester County, MA (355)  TollandCounty(141) Tolland County (141)  HartfordCounty(503) Hartford County (503)  NewLondonCounty(421) New London County (421)  WindhamCounty(94) Windham County (94)  HampdenCountyMassachusetts(123) Hampden County (123)  WorcesterCounty(355) Worcester County (355)
Vernon is the county seat for Tolland County
Adjacent to Tolland County, Connecticut
      Hartford County (503)  
      New London County (421)  
      Windham County (94)  
      Hampden County, Massachusetts (123)  
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1 Connecticut, Tolland County, Andover — Agent Orange
On Jonathan Trumbull Hwy (U.S. 6) at Hebron Road (Connecticut Route 136), on the right when traveling east on Jonathan Trumbull Hwy.
In memory of all those who died because of this chemical Please pray for those who continue to suffer because of it Remember their sacrifice May this small plot of ground serve as a special reminder for those exposed to chemical and genetic . . . Map (db m207623) WM
2 Connecticut, Tolland County, Andover — Andover
On School Road east of Hebron Road (Connecticut Route 136), on the left when traveling east.
Andover The first settlement was made in 1713 in the southeast part of the present town. Portions of Lebanon, Hebron, and Coventry joined to form the Ecclesiastical Society of Andover, which was recognized by the General Assembly in May, 1747. . . . Map (db m207748) HM
3 Connecticut, Tolland County, Andover — 305 — Andover Center
On Jonathan Trumbull Hwy (U.S. 6) at Hebron Road (Connecticut Route 136), on the right when traveling east on Jonathan Trumbull Hwy.
Andover Center Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m207545) HM
4 Connecticut, Tolland County, Andover — Andover Veterans Memorial
On Jonathan Trumbull Hwy (U.S. 6) at Hebron Road (Connecticut Route 136), on the right when traveling east on Jonathan Trumbull Hwy.
This Memorial is Erected by the Men and Women of Andover To its Men Who Served In the Military and Naval Forces Of Their Country In the Revolutionary, Civil, and World War 1775   Revolutionary War   1781 John Buell · Abraham Burnap · . . . Map (db m207548) WM
5 Connecticut, Tolland County, Andover — Andover Vietnam Era Monument
On Jonathan Trumbull Hwy (U.S. 6) at Hebron Road (Connecticut Route 136), on the right when traveling east on Jonathan Trumbull Hwy.
Vietnam Era 1964 — 1975 George J. Hills · Neslon R. Warner Jr. · Donald C. Dowling Jr. · Bruce H. Goulet · Lawrence M. Covell · Roland J. D’Amour · James R. Thompson Jr. · Stephen G. Dowling · James T. Hohmann Iii · Kenneth J. Dahlquist · Robert . . . Map (db m207556) WM
6 Connecticut, Tolland County, Andover — Andover World War II   Korean War Monument
On Jonathan Trumbull Hwy (U.S. 6) at Hebron Road (Connecticut Route 136), on the right when traveling east on Jonathan Trumbull Hwy.
Dedicated to the Men and Women From the Town of Andover Who Served in World War II and the Korean War These are they Who made the Supreme Sacrifice ★ Friedrich, Russell T. · Johnson, William W. · Levesque, Maurice . . . Map (db m207553) WM
7 Connecticut, Tolland County, Andover — Baptist Church Stepping Stone
Near Jonathan Trumbull Hwy (U.S. 6) east of Hebron Road (Connecticut Route 136), on the right when traveling east.
This stone was used as a step for the Baptist Church built in 1831 on the lot across Route 6 from this museum. The church building was sold to the town in 1899 which used the building until 1932 as a gymnasium, primarily as a basketball court. . . . Map (db m207743) HM
8 Connecticut, Tolland County, Andover — Battlefield Cross
On Jonathan Trumbull Hwy (U.S. 6) near Hebron Road (Connecticut Route 136), on the right when traveling east.
When a serviceman or woman is lost in the battlefield, it has become customary to arrange their boots, rifle and helmet in the configuration you see before you. The surviving members of their squad will gather around this ‘battlefield cross’ . . . Map (db m207522) WM
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9 Connecticut, Tolland County, Andover — Constitution Oak
On Monument Lane, on the right when traveling east.
1902 Constitutional Oak (a Pin Oak-Quercus palustris) Planted May 3, 1902 to commemorate the State Constitutional Convention of that year Map (db m93612) HM
10 Connecticut, Tolland County, Andover — Eleazar Wheelock
On U.S. 6 at Jonathan Trumbull Highway (Connecticut Route 87), on the right when traveling east on U.S. 6.
3 1/2 miles S.E. (route 87) Eleazar Wheelock’s Indian School, 1754 from which developed Dartmouth College. Map (db m111675) HM
11 Connecticut, Tolland County, Andover — Meeting House Stepping Stone
Near Jonathan Trumbull Hwy (U.S. 6) east of Hebron Road (Connecticut Route 136), on the right when traveling east.
This half of a mill stone, from the early 1700's was used as a stepping stone (front step) for the original meeting house that was located on today's Hebron Road. It was most likely put in place soon after the frame was erected (1748-50) and . . . Map (db m207746) HM
12 Connecticut, Tolland County, Andover — The Andover Creamery Company1886-1915
On Jonathan Trumbull Hwy (U.S. 6) at Hebron Road (Connecticut Route 136), on the right when traveling east on Jonathan Trumbull Hwy.
This intersection for many years was the site of the Andover Creamery Company, an enterprise started in 1886 by a group of 76 Andover residents. The idea was to provide local farmers with a better way to market their butter. Up until that time, . . . Map (db m207624) HM
13 Connecticut, Tolland County, Andover — WWII Japanese 37 mm anti-tank cannon history
On Monument Lane (U.S. 6) at Connecticut Route 316, on the right when traveling east on Monument Lane.
This WWII Japanese 37 mm anti-tank cannon was liberated from Japanese troops in the mountains of the Solomon Islands during WWII by Tech. Sgt. “Duke” Baldwin. Baldwin, of the 169th Regiment, 43rd Division, dismantled and packed the . . . Map (db m111723) WM
14 Connecticut, Tolland County, Bolton — Bolton
On Bolton Center Rd at Hebron Rd, on the right when traveling east on Bolton Center Rd.
Formally known as Hanover or Hartford Mountains, this town was incorporated in 1720, having been settled by a group of “good Christian men” desiring more open farmland. In 1781 the French army of General Rochambeau, on their way to aid the army . . . Map (db m140602) HM
15 Connecticut, Tolland County, Bolton — Bolton Veterans Monument
On Bolton Center Road at Hebron Road, on the left when traveling west on Bolton Center Road.
In Memory Of All Bolton Men and Women Who Served Their Country During World War II the Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam ConflictMap (db m142366) WM
16 Connecticut, Tolland County, Bolton — Bolton Veterans Monument and Honor Roll
On Bolton Center Road at Hebron Road, on the left when traveling west on Bolton Center Road.
Bolton Veterans Monument and Honor Roll Korea   1950 — 1955 Donald B. Caldwell, Sr. · Anthony Fiano · Paul Fiano · Michele Giglio · Robert D. Murdock · Morris Silverstein · David C. Toomey, Jr. · Arnold Tobias★ · Conrad Tobias . . . Map (db m142367) WM
17 Connecticut, Tolland County, Bolton — Bolton World War I Monument
On Bolton Center Road at Hebron Road, on the left when traveling west on Bolton Center Road.
1914   1918 Honor Roll Of Bolton Boys In the World War Camillo Boero · Merrill Cross · ★Michael Daly · Harry B Doolittle · Jacob Horowitz · Keeney Hutchinson · James A Lee · Herald Lee · Victor Lachapelle · Fred O Mannel · Joseph Mack · . . . Map (db m142368) WM
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18 Connecticut, Tolland County, Bolton — Rochambeau Encampment
On Bolton Center Road, 0.1 miles east of Bayberry Road, on the left when traveling east.
In this Vicinity French Troops Under Rochambeau Enroute to Yorktown Encamped During June 1781 Erected by the State and Oxford Parish Chapter D.A.R. CooperatingMap (db m142365) HM WM
19 Connecticut, Tolland County, Bolton — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary RouteBolton
On Bolton Center Rd at Hebron Rd, on the right when traveling east on Bolton Center Rd.
Bolton 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, . . . Map (db m190090) HM WM
20 Connecticut, Tolland County, Columbia — Columbia
On Jonathan Trumbull Highway (Connecticut Route 87) at Middletown Road (Connecticut Route 66), on the left when traveling south on Jonathan Trumbull Highway.
In May, 1700, William Clarke and Deacon Josiah Dewey acquired land in Lebanon Crank by agreement with Oweneco, son of the Indian sachem Unicas. Settlers arrived and, in 1715, pleading remoteness from the place of worship . . . Map (db m111908) HM
21 Connecticut, Tolland County, Columbia — Columbia Korean War Monument
On Jonathan Trumbull Hwy. (Connecticut Route 87) at Middletown Road (Connecticut Route 66), on the right when traveling north on Jonathan Trumbull Hwy..
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22 Connecticut, Tolland County, Columbia — Columbia Vietnam War Monument
On Jonathan Trumbull Hwy. (Connecticut Route 87) at Middletown Road (Connecticut Route 66), on the right when traveling north on Jonathan Trumbull Hwy..
Vietnam 1964 — 1975 ( back ) POW★MIA You Are Not Forgotten All Gave Some Some Gave AllMap (db m140570) WM
23 Connecticut, Tolland County, Columbia — Columbia World War I Monument
On Jonathan Trumbull Hwy. (Connecticut Route 87) at Middletown Road (Connecticut Route 66), on the right when traveling north on Jonathan Trumbull Hwy..
In Honored Memory Of the Men from Columbia Who Served During The World War 1917   1919 Henry A Brown · Herman T Brown · George A Cobb · Herbert C Collins · Charles A Friedrich · Cyrus Hilton · Stanley D Hunt · Philip H Isham · Rudolph . . . Map (db m140571) WM
24 Connecticut, Tolland County, Columbia — Eleazar Wheelock D.D.
On Jonathan Trumbull Highway (Connecticut Route 87) at Rose Lane, on the right when traveling north on Jonathan Trumbull Highway.
In 1755 Eleazar Wheelock D.D. minister at Lebanon Crank now Columbia founded near this spot Moor’s Indian Charity School In 1769 the school was removed to Hanover New Hampshire From this beginning arose Dartmouth . . . Map (db m111909) HM
25 Connecticut, Tolland County, Columbia — Moor’s Charity School
On Rose Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Moor’s Charity School 1755 - 1769 Columbia, Connecticut proudly remembered for two hundred years by generations of Dartmouth Men as seeding ground of Dartmouth College and faithful steward of Eleazar Wheelock’s generous and . . . Map (db m111911) HM
26 Connecticut, Tolland County, Columbia — Town of Columbia Honor Roll
On Jonathan Trumbull Hwy. (Connecticut Route 87) at Middletown Road (Connecticut Route 66), on the right when traveling north on Jonathan Trumbull Hwy..
Town of Columbia Honor Roll World War II Albert Anderson · Louis Axelrod · Alfred Barrett · Howard Barrett · Henry M. Beck · Elio Belli · Mario Belli · Fred L. Bellows · Frederick Bertsch · Edward Bjork · Russell Bjork · Frank Bobeck · John . . . Map (db m140568) WM
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27 Connecticut, Tolland County, Columbia — Trooper Russell A. Bagshaw
On Jonathan Trumbull Hwy. (Connecticut Route 87) at Middletown Road (Connecticut Route 66), on the right when traveling north on Jonathan Trumbull Hwy..
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28 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry — Birthplace of Nathan HaleHale Memorial
Near South St., 0.2 miles west of 2299 South St, on the left when traveling west.
Durable stone preserve the monumental record Nathan Hale Esq. a Capt. in the army of the United States who was born June 6th, 1755 and received the first honors of Yale College Sept. 1773 resign’d his life a sacrifice to his . . . Map (db m141044) HM
29 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry — Holy GroveNathan Hale Memorial
On South St., 0.2 miles west of Seagraves Rd, on the left when traveling west.
This triangular plot was planted with sugar maples set in rows A.D. 1812 by David Hale, nephew of Nathan Hale the Patriot - for more than a Century it has been called “Holy Grove” A brotherhood of venerable trees . . . Map (db m141042) HM
30 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry — Strong HomesteadNathan Hale Memorial
Near South St., 0.3 miles west of Seagraves Rd, on the right when traveling west.
Hale Memorial Strong Homestead Nathan Hale’s mother Elizabeth Strong (1727-1767) lived in this early eighteenth Century house before her marriage in 1746 to Richard Hale. Six of her nine sons were engaged in the War of the American Revolution . . . Map (db m141040) HM
31 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry — The Strong-Porter Homestead
On South St, 0.3 miles west of Seagraves Rd, on the left when traveling east.
Thomas E. Porter Thomas E. Porter was born August 28, 1830. He was born in Coventry, Connecticut and educated in private and public schools and academies of his native state. He then taught school in Tolland and Hartford Counties. Desiring . . . Map (db m142475) HM
32 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry — The Grant Farm / Storrs House
On Boston Turnpike (U.S. 44) at Grant Hill Road, on the left when traveling east on Boston Turnpike.
The Grant Farm / Storrs House Site The first settler to build on this property (across the street at the corner of Grant Hill Road and Boston Turnpike) was Solomon Grant in the mid 1700’s. Noah Grant, Solomon’s brother, succeeded him as the . . . Map (db m142442) HM
33 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — Captain Nathan Hale
On Lake St at Monument Hill Rd, on the left when traveling south on Lake St.
Captain Nathan Hale June 6, 1755 - September 22, 1776 “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my Country” Map (db m140697) HM WM
34 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — Captain Nathan Hale Monument
On Lake Street at Monument Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on Lake Street.
Captain Nathan Hale 1776 Born at Coventry June 6, 1755 I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country Died at New York Sep 22, 1776Map (db m12219) HM
35 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — Connecticut Vietnam Veterans Memorial
On Lake Street at Cross Street, on the right when traveling north on Lake Street.
1959   1975 All Gave Some   Some Gave All John M Ainsworth Jr. · Antonio L Alho · Richard D Ambruso · Martin W Anderson · Everett L Anderson · Stuart M Andrews · Allen C Argenta · Arthur Jr. Artkop · Ronald A Ashe · Lester R Atherden · Charles . . . Map (db m142438) WM
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36 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — Coventry Veterans Memorial
On Lake St at Cross Street, on the left when traveling south on Lake St.
In Grateful Memory Of those men of Coventry who gave themselves unreservedly in the hour of their country’s need Among them was Nathan Hale all might have echoed his immortal words “I only regret that I have but one life to lose . . . Map (db m140941) WM
37 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — Coventry Vietnam Memorial
On Cross Street at High Street, on the left when traveling north on Cross Street.
Coventry Remembers The Courage, Sacrifice and Devotion To Duty and Country Of its Vietnam Veterans Killed In Action Chap. Maj. Roger W. Heinz LCPL. Michael A. Machie Died In Service PVT. Robert H. Nothnick SP4. . . . Map (db m140943) WM
38 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — Coventry World War II Memorial
Near Lake St at Monument Hill Rd.
Roll Of Honor In Honor Of The Men And Women Of Coventry Who Served Our Country In World War II This Memorial Was Made Possible By The Citizens Of The Town Of Coventry ★ Merrick Aborn ★ Eugene F. Edgerson ★ John Jones . . . Map (db m144520) WM
39 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — French Army Memorial
On Lake St at High Street, on the right on Lake St.
1781 This memorial was erected by the citizens of Coventry to pay tribute to the valor of General Rochambeau and the soldiers of his French Army who fought for American Independence. Seven of those courageous soldiers died while on . . . Map (db m190089) HM WM
40 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — Lakeside Park
On Lake Street at Woodland Road, on the right when traveling north on Lake Street.
Lakeside Park was situated on the southeastern shore of Lake Wangumbaug in a lovely grove of chestnut trees. Paths were laid out leading to the many local beaches and picnic areas were available to all who came to enjoy the beauty of the lake. A . . . Map (db m165482) HM
41 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — Nathan Hale Cemetery
Near Lake Street at Monument Hill Road, on the left when traveling north.
Nathan Hale Cemetery The Nathan Hale Monument Before you is an impressive granite obelisk, 14 feet square at the base and 45 feet high made out of 125 tons of hewn Quincy granite. It was designed by Henry Austin and completed by Solomon . . . Map (db m142435) HM
42 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — Patriot’s Park
On Lake St at High Street, on the right when traveling north on Lake St.
You are overlooking a 12 acre site that has been a part of Coventry history since the town was founded in 1712. The home, to your left, was built in 1716 by Captain Edgerton. The frame is of hand pegged oak beam construction with some of the . . . Map (db m142384) HM
43 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — The Connecticut Veterans Memorial
On Lake Street at Cross Street, on the right when traveling north on Lake Street.
On Saturday May 17, 2008, 33 years after the war ended veterans, families and onlookers gathered from all over the state for the unveiling of the first memorial honoring the 612 men from Connecticut who died in the Vietnam War. The ceremony for the . . . Map (db m142439) HM WM
44 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — Veterans 1861-1865
Near Lake Street at Monument Hill Road, on the left when traveling north.
Veterans 1861-1865Map (db m142434) WM
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45 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — Veterans Memorial Green
On Lake Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north on Lake Street.
The Original Meetinghouse The First Church of Coventry stood on the town green facing Lake Wamgumbaug and also served as the town meeting house. The structure was built in 1716, though a full completion with furnishings did not come until 1738. . . . Map (db m142437) HM
46 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — Booth and Dimock Memorial Library
On Main Street at Mason Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Booth and Dimock Memorial Library The Booth an. Dimock Memorial Library, was dedicated on Friday, October 24, 1913. The Construction of this new building in 1912 was the result of a $40,000 bequest by Henry Dimock in memory of his grandfather, Rev. . . . Map (db m142431) HM
47 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — Coventry
On Main St, 0.1 miles east of Brookline Rd, on the left when traveling east.
Side 1 This land was known to the Indians as Wonggumbaug – “crooked pond” from the curved shape of the large body of water within the present town limits. It was set off in 1706 to be divided by deedholders from . . . Map (db m140597) HM
48 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — Coventry’s First Congregational Meetinghouse
On High Street at Cross Street, on the right when traveling west on High Street.
This Stone Marks the Site Of the First Congregational Meetinghouse Erected in This Town in 1712 Map (db m158723) HM
49 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — E.A. Tracy Wool Extract and Shoddy MillCirca 1880 - 1929
On Main St (Connecticut Route 31) at Monument Hill Rd, on the left when traveling east on Main St.
A mill complex, consisting of 15 buildings, existed at this site which reprocessed used fabrics for the production of inexpensive woolen cloth. The stone ruins and two nearby brick buildings are all that remains of this complex.Map (db m142387) HM
50 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — John Boynton’s Mill
On Lake Street at Woodland Road, on the right when traveling north on Lake Street.
John Boynton began his career in the early 1800s and became the dominant businessman in town for the next 45 years. He purchased this site known as the ‘still’ lot and in 1815 at age 35, built the mill building seen here today. The upper . . . Map (db m158734) HM
51 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — KoreaJune 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955
On High Street at Cross Street, on the left when traveling north on High Street.
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52 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — South Coventry Village
On Main St at Mason St, on the right when traveling east on Main St.
Prior to 1800 the area of Coventry Village was dominated by three large farms, the First Church and ministry, and the Nathan Hale Cemetery. Thomas Porter and later his son Noah, owned the land from the lake dam southeast to today’s Mason Street. . . . Map (db m142179) HM
53 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — South Coventry Village
On Main St, 0.1 miles east of Monument Hill Rd, on the right when traveling east.
Prior to 1800 the area of Coventry Village was dominated by three large farms, the First Church and ministry, and the Nathan Hale Cemetery. Thomas Porter and later his son Noah, owned the land from the lake dam southeast to today’s Mason Street. . . . Map (db m142403) HM
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54 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — The Bidwell House
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 31) at Monument Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
The Bidwell House This Greek revival style hotel was built in 1822 by Solomon Bidwell on a one hundred forty acre track of land. The ell was added by Solomon's son, Lyman Bidwell, around 1850. The property descended to Lyman's son and daughter . . . Map (db m142436) HM
55 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — The First Congregational Church
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 31) 0.2 miles east of Monument Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
The First Congregational ChurchThis classic pillared New England Congregational Church was built in 1849 as the Village Church at a cost of $10,491. For a period of 20 years there were two Congregational Churches in South Coventry. One was the . . . Map (db m142428) HM
56 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — The Tracy Shoddy Mill
On Main St, 0.2 miles east of Monument Hill Rd, on the right when traveling east.
The history of this mill site started in April of 1812 when Fitch, McClean and Gilbert built a paper mill “five rods south of the grist mill.” The purity of the water was noted for making writing and accounting paper. In 1820 the mill . . . Map (db m142569) HM
57 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — The Washburn Mill & The Visitor’s Center
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 31) 0.1 miles east of Monument Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Washburn Mill Behind and to the west of the Visitors' Center was the Washburn foundry and silk mill which operated from 1841 to 1908. There are no existing pictures of the mill, though a survey map (see insert) exists. from 1908. The site . . . Map (db m142427) HM
58 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — Thomas H. Wood’s Silk Mill
On Monument Hill Road at Main Street (Connecticut Route 31), on the right when traveling east on Monument Hill Road.
Thomas H. Wood’s Silk Mill This mill site has been in continuous commercial operation since 1716. That year the town fathers commissioned Jonathan Hartshorn to build a mill at the brook. The small grist mill, serving at first about forty families . . . Map (db m142426) HM
59 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — Warfield Pond
Near Main Street (Connecticut Route 31) at Monument Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
Named in honor of Frances Warfield for over 28 years of dedicated service to our company and our customers.Map (db m142440) HM
60 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, South Coventry — Wellwood’s General Store / The Methodist Church
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 31) 0.3 miles east of Monument Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
Wellwood’s General Store On this site sits the oldest standing General Store building in the nation. The first building at this location (1787) housed the store and small living quarters that is now part of the adjoining residence. not much of the . . . Map (db m142429) HM
61 Connecticut, Tolland County, Ellington — Constitutional Oak
On Maple Street (Route 140) at Church Street, on the left when traveling west on Maple Street.
Constitutional Oak Presented To Francis M. Charter Delegate From Ellington At The 1902 Connecticut Constitutional Convention Erected By Grange No. 46 P. of H. 1967Map (db m111902) HM
62 Connecticut, Tolland County, Ellington — Ellington
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 286) at Park Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Ellington This region was named by Indian inhabitants Weaxskashuck, meaning Great Marsh. Early white settlers called it Windsor Goshen or Great Marsh. In 1671 Town of Windsor purchased western part from the Indians, receiving eastern portion later . . . Map (db m111898) HM
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63 Connecticut, Tolland County, Ellington — Ellington Remembers
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 286) at Park Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
( west plaque ) 1675   Colonial Wars   1763 Bingham Ithamar · Ellsworth Daniel · Fitch Medinah · Hubbard Isaac · Pierson Benjamin · Pinney Benjamin Jr. · Pinney Joseph Jr. · Wadsworth Ichabod 1812   War with England   1814 Collins Jabez . . . Map (db m111901) WM
64 Connecticut, Tolland County, Ellington — Ellington Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (Route 286) at Park Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
In Honor Of Those Who Gave Their Lives 1941   World War II   1945 SN Thomas J. La Boc   Aug. 10, 1942 · AF Francis M. Brigham   Jan. 9, 1943 · LT George J. Bolles   Dec. 23, 1943 · PVT Arthur T. Kelly   Apr. 7, 1944 · PVT Lewis White   July 9, . . . Map (db m111900) WM
65 Connecticut, Tolland County, Ellington — Ellington Wall of Honor
On Main Street at Arbor Way, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Ellington Wall of Honor Honored 2001 John B. Decarli 1885 — 1935 E.V.F.D. Charter Member · Captain Constable 1915 – 1935 Nellie E. McKnight 1894 — 1981 Educator · Librarian · Historian . . . Map (db m111846) HM
66 Connecticut, Tolland County, Ellington — First Meeting House
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 286) at Park Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Site Of The First Meeting House Ellington Congregational Church 1739   —   1806 Marker Erected By Ellington Grange 1976Map (db m111899) HM
67 Connecticut, Tolland County, Hebron — Hebron
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 66) at Hebron Center Road, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Hebron Settlement of the area soon to be named Hebron began in 1704 on land deeded by the Indian sachem Joshua in 1676. The Town was incorporated in 1708. It was nicknamed “Pump Town” from a log cannon, made similar to a wooden water . . . Map (db m140595) HM
68 Connecticut, Tolland County, Hebron — Hebron Civil War Monument
On Church Street (Connecticut Route 85) at Main Street (Connecticut Route 66), on the right when traveling south on Church Street.
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69 Connecticut, Tolland County, Hebron — Hebron Court of Honor[Hebron World War II Monument]
On Church Street (Connecticut Route 85) just south of West Main Street (Connecticut Route 66), on the right when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m185159) WM
70 Connecticut, Tolland County, Hebron — Hebron World War IRoll of Honor
On Church Street, 0.1 miles east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
World War 1917 - 1918 Roll of Honor ★ G. Merle Jones ★ Howard Ackley • Harry Adler • Dennis L. Brousseau • J. Frederick Brehant • Hermon T. Buck • Deems L. Buell • Howard T. Clark • Phillip S. Clark • Thomas W. . . . Map (db m187689) WM
71 Connecticut, Tolland County, Hebron — Missionary Society of Connecticut
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 66) at Gilead Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Missionary Society of Connecticut Here in Hebron in the home of the Rev. Amos Bassett., on June 19, 1798, at a meeting of the General Association, the Rev. Benjamin Trumbull. D. D., Moderator, the Missionary Society of Connecticut was organized. . . . Map (db m140594) HM
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72 Connecticut, Tolland County, Hebron — Observation Post 52
On Gilead Street (Connecticut Route 85) at W Main Street (Connecticut Route 66), on the right when traveling south on Gilead Street.
World War II Civilian Defense Aircraft Observation Post 52 United States ArmyMap (db m140688) HM
73 Connecticut, Tolland County, Hebron — World War II, Korean, and Vietnam Conflicts Monument
On Church Street, 0.1 miles east of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the men and women from the town of Hebron who served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Korean Conflict Batson Bradley L • Bedard Richard R • Bellone Louis Jr • Borsotti George E • Brehant . . . Map (db m193023) WM
74 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Mansfield Center — Mansfield
On Warrenville Road (Connecticut Route 89) 0.5 miles north of Route 195, on the right when traveling north.
The area that became Mansfield was included in land acquired by sixteen residents of Norwich and nearby towns from Mohegan Indian chief Joshua, son of Uncas. This tract was incorporated as the town of Windham in 1692. At that time the families of . . . Map (db m101968) HM
75 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — 603 GilbertCottage 15/16
On Gilbert Road.
Has been designated a Contributing Resource to the University of Connecticut Historic District One of two remaining houses built as faculty residences between 1912 and 1920, the side-by-side colonial revival structure is sited on what . . . Map (db m137533) HM
76 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — 604 GilbertCottage 22/23
On Gilbert Road.
Has been designated a Contributing Resource to the University of Connecticut Historic District One of two remaining houses built as faculty residences between 1912 and 1920, the side-by-side colonial revival structure is sited on what was . . . Map (db m137544) HM
77 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — A Familiar Vista
Near Manter Road at Old Farm Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Horsebarn Hill has been a familiar landmark since the University's founding in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has offered successive generations of students a breathtaking view of the changing campus landscape as well as a picturesque . . . Map (db m179373) HM
78 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — A Jungle and Some FratsUniversity of Connecticut — Commemorating UConn’s 125th Anniversary 2006 —
On North Eagleville Road (Connecticut Route 430) 0.1 miles north of North Driveway, on the left when traveling north.
The North Campus residence community was built in 1950 to accommodate the surge in undergraduate student enrollment in the post-World War II years. Because of the large number of spirited WW-II veterans it housed, the North Campus residence . . . Map (db m184748) HM
79 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — Benjamin Franklin Koons
On North Eagleville Road at Glenbrook Road, on the right when traveling east on North Eagleville Road.
In Memory Of Benjamin Franklin Koons, B.A.   Ph.D. 1844 — 1903 Instructor at Storrs 1881 — 1903 First President of the College Erected June 11, 1905 by the GraduatesMap (db m142447) HM
80 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — Capt. Harold L. Lewis Jr. U.S.A.F.
On South Eagleville Road (Connecticut Route 275) at Storrs Road (Connecticut Route 195), on the left when traveling east on South Eagleville Road.
Dedicated In Memory Of Capt. Harold L. Lewis Jr. U.S.A.F. Who gave his life on April 25, 1980 during an attempt to rescue U.S. Embassy hostages in IranMap (db m142445) WM
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81 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — First Step, Fallen FriendUniversity of Connecticut — Commemorating UConn’s 125th Anniversary 2006 —
On Storrs Road (Connecticut Route 195) at Oak Hill Road on Storrs Road.
The history of the University of Connecticut can be traced back to the Storrs Agricultural School which opened on this site in1881 in the former Connecticut Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home. Later known as Old Whitney, the fifty-room wooden structure housed . . . Map (db m184860) HM
82 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — Historic HomesteadsUniversity of Connecticut — Commemorating UConn’s 125th Anniversary 2006 —
On Storrs Road (Connecticut Route 195) just north of Oak Hill Road, on the left when traveling north.
The area that became Mirror Lake was acquired by the University in 1918 from the family of Edwin Whitney. The acquisition included the nearby Whitney family home, which over the years has housed a variety of University offices and programs. . . . Map (db m184854) HM
83 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — Historic Horsebarn HillUCONN
Near Manter Road at Old Farm Lane, on the left when traveling north.
The Hill and adjoining land were part of the original gift of land and money made in 1881 by Charles and Augustus Storrs to establish what is now the University of Connecticut. Today Horsebarn Hill is a multipurpose shared landscape. It is . . . Map (db m128266) HM
84 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — Joseph J. MarroneUniversity of Connecticut
On Jim Calhoun Way, 0.1 miles east of Husky Circle NW, on the right when traveling west.
Served as the Head Coach of University of Connecticut Men’s Soccer from 1969 to 1996, establishing UCONN as one of the nation’s elite NCAA Division I programs. He compiled an overall record of 358-178-53 at Connecticut and lead UCONN to NCAA . . . Map (db m184858) HM
85 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — Lakes and StonesUniversity of Connecticut — Commemorating UConn’s 125th Anniversary 2006 —
On North Eagleville Road (Connecticut Route 430) 0.1 miles west of Glenbrook Road, on the right when traveling west.
Swan Lake was the scene of an annual rope pull competition between freshman and sophomores from 1901 to 1930 when the competition moved to Mirror Lake. The rope pull was a campus tradition for more than a half century. Across North . . . Map (db m184753) HM
86 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — Mansfield World War I Monument
On Storrs Road (Connecticut Route 195) 0 miles north of Spring Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Erected by The Town of Mansfield In Honor of Her Citizens Who Served In The World War 1914 — 1918 Walter Tod Ackerman · Antonio Alossi · Howard Merton Atkins Co. M, 103 Inf. Joseph Leon Barrett Co. L, 102 Inf. Thos. Arthur Barrows · . . . Map (db m142309) WM
87 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — Mansfield World War II Memorial
On Storrs Road (Connecticut Route 196) 0.3 miles north of Spring Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Erected by the People of Mansfield to Perpetuate the Memory of Cpl Charles T Brown · Lt G Pierce Brundage · Capt Roger P Brundage · PFC Edward Budzinsky · Marine Sgt Reginald W Cahoon · T5 Louis W Chobot · Cpl Wm E Cramm Jr · Radioman 2c Vincent . . . Map (db m142446) WM
88 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — The Brothers StorrsUniversity of Connecticut — Commemorating UConn’s 125th Anniversary 2006 —
On North Eagleville Road (Connecticut Route 430) just east of North Driveway, on the left when traveling north.
The first benefactors of the University of Connecticut, Augustus and Charles Storrs, are among the many prominent individuals in University history buried in the Storrs Memorial Cemetery. The property for this burying ground was deeded to the . . . Map (db m184745) HM
89 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — The Eight Patriots
On South Eagleville Road (Connecticut Route 275) at Storrs Road (Connecticut Route 195), on the left when traveling east on South Eagleville Road.
The Eight Patriots April 25, 1980 Greater love... Greater love hath no man... They came, these eight, from America the beautiful, of their own will, and with no fanfare... They went to a hostile place to rescue their countrymen, knowing that . . . Map (db m142443) WM
90 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — University LifeUniversity of Connecticut — Commemorating UConn’s 125th Anniversary 2006 —
On Gilbert Road, 0.1 miles east of Whitney Road Extended, on the right when traveling south.
From the late 1890s to the 1930s, nearly two dozen houses were built as homes for administrators and faculty of the University. Faculty Row included houses on Whitney and Gilbert Roads, and stretched along the southern end of Mirror Lake. . . . Map (db m184756) HM
91 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — University of Connecticut Veterans MemorialUniversity of Connecticut
On Mansfield Way just south of Glenbrook Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Ultimate Sacrifice In honor of our alumni who have fallen while serving in the armed forces of our nation.Map (db m184809) WM
92 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — Veterans Memorial
On Stafford Road (Connecticut Route 32) at South Eagleville Road (Connecticut Route 275), on the right when traveling north on Stafford Road.
The erection of this building was sponsored by the Eagleville Fire Department and the grateful citizens of the surrounding community in honor of the men and women who served their Country in the Armed Forces.Map (db m184922) WM
93 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — VFW Post 9800 Veterans Monument
On South Eagleville Road (Connecticut Route 275) at Storrs Road (Connecticut Route 195), on the left when traveling east on South Eagleville Road.
A Tribute to the Men and Women of Mansfield Who Served Our Nation ——— Dedicated by Post 9800 Veterans of Foreign Wars May 30, 1985Map (db m142444) WM
94 Connecticut, Tolland County, Mansfield, Storrs — With GratitudeUniversity of Connecticut
On Mansfield Way, 0.2 miles east of Glenbrook Road, on the right when traveling west.
This Veterans Memorial honors University of Connecticut alumni who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in defense of the United States of America. These patriots gave their lives to protect our freedom and principles on which this nation was . . . Map (db m184912) WM
95 Connecticut, Tolland County, Somers — Somers and Somersville Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 190) at School Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
This Memorial Is Dedicated In Honor Of the Men and Women of Somers and Somersville, Who Served Their Country In the Armed Forces and Helped to Preserve Our Freedom and Democracy. Presented by the American Legion Buck – Dubiel Post . . . Map (db m113852) WM
96 Connecticut, Tolland County, Somers, Central Somers — Descendant of the Original Charter Oak
On Battle Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Battle Street.
Descendant of the Original Charter Oak May It Grow As Strong As Our Country Somers Lions Club     May 30, 2002Map (db m113827) HM
97 Connecticut, Tolland County, Somers, Central Somers — Somers
On Main Street at Battle Street (Connecticut Route 190), on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Somers Named 1734 Settlement was begun here in "East Enfield" about 1706 by Benjamin Jones, followed in 1713 by Edward Kibbe, James Pease, Timothy Roote, and John McGregory. The Town of Somers was incorporated in 1734 by the General Court of . . . Map (db m113828) HM
98 Connecticut, Tolland County, Somers, Central Somers — Somers Memorial Honor Roll
On Battle Street near Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Somers Memorial Honor Roll In Memory of Longin Sonski Civil War Francis Aborn · William Burbank · Edward Hagen · James Drake · Alonzo Griswold · Milo D. Smith · Henry Bond · Henry Barber · Joseph Granmont · Whitney Lathrop · Cornelius Wildman . . . Map (db m113826) WM
99 Connecticut, Tolland County, Somers, Central Somers — Somers Veterans Memorial
On Main Street at Battle Street (Connecticut Route 190), on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
In Memory Of Those Who Served In The Defense And Protection of Their Country “They served in war that peace might reign. Let justice and truth that peace maintain.” ( plaques at the base ) Oliver Chapin Pvt Conn . . . Map (db m113850) WM
100 Connecticut, Tolland County, Somers, Hazardville — Scitico Roll of Honor
On Hazard Avenue (Connecticut Route 190) at Scitico Street, on the left when traveling west on Hazard Avenue.
Scitico Roll of Honor WW II Aleskwiz, Frank · Aleskwiz, John · Aleskwiz, Raymond · Brenick, George J. · Berry, Arthur C. · Chaput, Emery A. · Conlin, Charles · Conlin, Earl * · Conlin, Joseph · Conlin, Thomas · Conlon, Roland R. · Crochetiere, . . . Map (db m113853) WM

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