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Historical Markers and War Memorials in New London County, Connecticut

 
Clickable Map of New London 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 New London County, CT (421) Hartford County, CT (503) Middlesex County, CT (166) Tolland County, CT (141) Windham County, CT (94) Suffolk County, NY (495) Kent County, RI (21) Washington County, RI (78)  NewLondonCounty(421) New London County (421)  HartfordCounty(503) Hartford County (503)  MiddlesexCounty(166) Middlesex County (166)  TollandCounty(141) Tolland County (141)  WindhamCounty(94) Windham County (94)  SuffolkCountyNew York(495) Suffolk County (495)  KentCountyRhode Island(21) Kent County (21)  WashingtonCounty(78) Washington County (78)
New London is the county seat for New London County
Adjacent to New London County, Connecticut
      Hartford County (503)  
      Middlesex County (166)  
      Tolland County (141)  
      Windham County (94)  
      Suffolk County, New York (495)  
      Kent County, Rhode Island (21)  
      Washington County, Rhode Island (78)  
 
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1 Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah — Bozrah
On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.
Bozrah This area was originally a part of the Town of Norwich "nine miles square” acquired from the sachems of the Mohegan Indians in June 1659, a portion of which later was known as the New Concord Society. In the early 1700’s this land, . . . Map (db m101711) HM
2 Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah — Bozrah Civil War Monument
On Fitchville Road (Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.
This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the Civil War era The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty Jared A. Abell · . . . Map (db m101737) WM
3 Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah — Bozrah Gulf War & War on Terror Monument
On Fitchville Road (Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.
This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the Gulf War and War on Terror eras The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty Amy . . . Map (db m101742) WM
4 Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah — Bozrah Korea Vietnam Memorial
On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.
. . . Map (db m101710) WM
5 Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah — Bozrah Korean War Monument
On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.
This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the Korean War era The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty Ralph E. Banning · . . . Map (db m101740) WM
6 Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah — Bozrah Revolutionary War & War of 1812 Monument
On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.
This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 era The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty . . . Map (db m101736) WM
7 Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah — Bozrah Veterans Monument
On Fitchville Road (Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.
This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served and are still serving our great Nation “Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Thank you for your service From . . . Map (db m101743) WM
8 Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah — Bozrah Vietnam War Monument
On Fitchville Road (Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.
This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the Vietnam era The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty Andre J. Arpin, Jr. · . . . Map (db m101741) WM
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9 Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah — Bozrah World War I Memorial
On Norwich-Colchester Turnpike (Route 608) at Bozrah Street Ext, on the left when traveling west on Norwich-Colchester Turnpike.
In Honor of The Men of Bozrah Who Responded To Their Country’s Call In The Great World War 1917 — 1919 ★Ambrose J. Rivers Isadore Aronofsky · Charles N. Bentley · Harold W. Bentley · John T. Beswick · Charles N. Congdon · George . . . Map (db m101744) WM
10 Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah — Bozrah World War I Monument
On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.
This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the World War I era The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty Isadore Aronofsky · . . . Map (db m101738) WM
11 Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah — Bozrah World War II Memorial
On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.
In Grateful Memory Of Those Men And Women Of Bozrah Who Gave Themselves Unreservedly In The Hour Of Their Country’s Need In World War II ★Peter Janowicz · Lloyd T. Abel, Jr. · Fiore Antonaccio · Barbara K. Bathgate · Donald Beckwith · . . . Map (db m101709) WM
12 Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah — Bozrah World War II Monument
On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.
This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the World War II era The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty Lloyd T. Abel, Jr. . . . Map (db m101739) WM
13 Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah — Town of Bozrah
On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.
. . . Map (db m101708) HM
14 Connecticut, New London County, Colchester, Colchester Center — Colchester
On Main Street at Norwich Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Colchester The eighth town in the Colony incorporated before 17OO, Colchester received its charter in 1698. Among the early settlers from Wethersfield was Nathaniel Foote, whose ancestors came from Colchester, England. He obtained a deed for the . . . Map (db m98960) HM
15 Connecticut, New London County, Colchester, Colchester Center — Colchester Soldiers Monument
On Main Street near Norwich Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Colchester Honors Its Dead Who Fell In The War For The Union 1861-5. (north side ) Erected Sept. 17. 1875. ( west side ) Roll of Honor Capt. C.W. Cook · Lt. M.A. Taintor · A.M. Fox · John Morgan · Ja’s Elderman · . . . Map (db m98958) HM
16 Connecticut, New London County, Colchester, Colchester Center — Colchester Vietnam Veterans Monument
On Broadway Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Broadway Street.
. . . Map (db m98969) WM
17 Connecticut, New London County, Colchester, Colchester Center — Colchester World War I Monument
On Broadway Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Broadway Street.
Colchester Remembers 1917   World War   1918 Acranovitch, Saul · Backus, John E. · Bailey, Charles M. · Beebe, Leslie P. · Bicelow, Cecil T. · Bigelow, Dennis W. · ★Bigelow, Donald A · Bigelow, Henry F. · Blacker, James J. · Blatt, Isidor · . . . Map (db m98967) WM
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18 Connecticut, New London County, Colchester, Colchester Center — Colchester World War II - Korean Conflict Monument
On Broadway Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Broadway Street.
This Memorial Was Erected In Honor Of Those Men And Women From Colchester Who Served Their Country In Time Of Need. They Sought Not Personal Glory But The Preservation Of Liberty And Freedom. They Fought Against Aggression . . . Map (db m98968) WM
19 Connecticut, New London County, Colchester, Colchester Center — Veterans Memorial
On Broadway Street at Main Street (Connecticut Route 16), on the right when traveling north on Broadway Street.
Dedicated to all veteransMap (db m184927) WM
20 Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme — East Lyme Veterans Monument
On Boston Post Road (U.S. 1) west of Church Lane, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m220855) WM
21 Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Niantic — A Glimpse into the Past
On Boardwalk, 0.3 miles east of Baptist Lane, on the left when traveling east.
East Lyme was settled in the 1650s and became incorporated as a town in 1839. Records from 1840 indicated that 1,412 people lived in this 34.8 square mile town. An important settlement in the area was the Thomas Lee house that was built in 1660. . . . Map (db m227268) HM
22 Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Niantic — A Place for Play
On Boardwalk, 0.2 miles east of Baptist Lane, on the right when traveling east.
The Niantic Bay and River contribute to the area's rich history of leisure and sport. At a time when there was greater distinction between city and country life, any city dwellers traveled to Niantic on the train to enjoy the beaches and seaside . . . Map (db m227266) HM
23 Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Niantic — Bride BrookA.D. 1646 – 1647
On West Main Street (Connecticut Route 156) at Liberty Way, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
"It fell out the first winter of our settling there that Jonathan Rudd being to be maried at Saybrooke there falling out at yt tyme a great snow the magistrate intended to goe downe thither was hindered by the depth of yt snow where upon . . . Map (db m225334) HM
24 Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Niantic — East Lyme
On Pennsylvania Avenue (Connecticut Route 161) at Smith Street, on the left when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Settled in the 1640's in part of Lyme and New London. East Lyme was made a separate town in 1839 by the Connecticut General Assembly. In what was originally a farming area along the Old Post Road, a cottage textile indistry developed similar to . . . Map (db m32330) HM
25 Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Niantic — East Lyme Honor Roll
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 156) at Pennsylvania Avenue (Connecticut Route 161), on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Honor RollAntoniac, Peter • Atkinson, Arthur W. • Bacon, Howard N. • Bacon, Jerry B. • Banta, Richard • Beck, Andrew • Beck, John A. • Beckwith, George A. • Beckwith, Oliver J. • Beebe, Benjamin M. • Beebe, Henry A. • Beebe, Lewis • Bond, Henry W. • . . . Map (db m32328) HM
26 Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Niantic — East Lyme Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 156) at Pennsylvania Avenue (Connecticut Route 161), on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
[ left panel ] East Lyme Vietnam God Bless These Men Who Could Give No More * John M. Bath * Donald K. Walsh May We Always Remember - Never Forget – These Courageous Men From Our Town Who Fought For Right When So Much . . . Map (db m32329) WM
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27 Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Niantic — McCook Point
On Boardwalk east of Baptist Lane, on the right when traveling east.
The McCooks of Hartford were a distinguished family. During the 1800s the men of the family were known as the "Fighting McCooks." In 1869, the McCook family purchased 16 acres with 1750 feet of shoreline known as Champlin Point. On this land . . . Map (db m227265) HM
28 Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Niantic — The Hole in the Wall
Near Boardwalk just east of Baptist Lane, on the left when traveling east.
The railroad between New Haven and New London was originally a single track. To allow for higher speed and more frequent trains the railroad was double-tracked and completed in 1894. At that time the "Hole in the Wall" was constructed. Underpasses . . . Map (db m227249) HM
29 Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Niantic — The Iron Horse
On Boardwalk, 0.3 miles east of Baptist Lane, on the left when traveling east.
Prior to the 1800s, travelers came to East Lyme by boat or horse and wagon. With the advent of the steam train, countless horses were replaced by the "Iron Horse." The railroad connected people and towns like never before. Built between 1850 . . . Map (db m227267) HM
30 Connecticut, New London County, Franklin, North Franklin — Franklin
On Meeting House Hill Road at Bullard Road, on the right when traveling north on Meeting House Hill Road.
Franklin In 1663 the uplands and meadows of this area, part of the Norwich “nine miles square" acquired from the Mohegan Indian chief Uncas and known as West Farms, were divided among certain occupants of the town plot of Norwich, and . . . Map (db m141214) HM
31 Connecticut, New London County, Franklin, North Franklin — Franklin World War II Monument
On Meeting House Hill Road at Pound Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Meeting House Hill Road.
Honor Roll Dedicated by the Citizens of Franklin To Those Who Served in World War II 1941 - 1946 Richard E. Armstrong · Robert E. Armstrong · Walter V. Armstrong · John B. Ayer · Frank Babie · John Babie · Eugene J. Borque · Charles . . . Map (db m141212) WM
32 Connecticut, New London County, Griswold, Jewett City — Griswold
On Voluntown Road (Connecticut Route 138) at Bethel Road, on the right when traveling west on Voluntown Road.
Griswold Settlers were attracted to this area, then part of Preston, by the rich land of the Pachaug River Valley. The first permanent settlement was founded near Pachaug about 1690 on land purchased from Owaneco, sorn of Uncas, the Mohegan . . . Map (db m140777) HM
33 Connecticut, New London County, Griswold, Jewett City — Griswold Civil War Monument
On E Main Street (Route 201) at N Main Street (Connecticut Route 12), on the left when traveling north on E Main Street.
To The Loyal Sons Of Griswold And Vicinity ( back ) Erected 1913Map (db m140816) WM
34 Connecticut, New London County, Griswold, Jewett City — Griswold Korean War Monument
On E Main Street (Connecticut Route 201) at N Main Street (Connecticut Route 12), on the left when traveling north on E Main Street.
Erected In Honor Of Those From The Town Of Griswold Who Served In The Korean Conflict Richard A. Albro · Robert Allanach · Ernest L. Arremony · Edmund J. Arremony · John Arremony · Phillip F. Arremony · Lawrence J. Arthur · Chester J. . . . Map (db m140814) WM
35 Connecticut, New London County, Griswold, Jewett City — Griswold Vietnam Monument
On E Main Street (Connecticut Route 201) at N Main Street (Connecticut Route 12), on the left when traveling north on E Main Street.
Erected in Honor of Those From The Town of Griswold Who Served in the Vietnam Conflict Robert J. Ambot · William J. Ambot · Kenneth P. Anthony · Lawrence M. Anthony · Rene L. Aubin · Robert A. Aubin · John R. Babcock · Edward F. Bachand · . . . Map (db m141078) WM
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36 Connecticut, New London County, Griswold, Jewett City — Griswold World War I Monument
On E Main Street (Connecticut Route 201) at N Main Street (Connecticut Route 12), on the left when traveling north on E Main Street.
1914   Honor Roll of Those From   1918 The Town of Griswold Who Served in the World War Affortunato, Paul · Anderson, Otto A. · Aramoney, Hazard · Ashey, Edward · Ashey, Ovelia · Auclair, Randolph · Babcock, Adelbert A. · Babcock, Charles I. . . . Map (db m140890) WM
37 Connecticut, New London County, Griswold, Jewett City — Griswold World War II Monument
On E Main Street (Connecticut Route 201) at N Main Street (Connecticut Route 12), on the left when traveling north on E Main Street.
Dedicated by the Town of Griswold In Honor of Its Citizens Who Sacrificed and Served in 1941   World War II   1945 ★John Artecki, Jr. · ★Maurice Asselin · ★Omer G. Bachland · ★Alexander Budawei · ★Roland E. . . . Map (db m141077) WM
38 Connecticut, New London County, Griswold, Jewett City — Jewett City
On Slater Avenue (Connecticut Route 138) at Main Street (Connecticut Route 12), on the left when traveling north on Slater Avenue.
Jewett City In April 1771, Eliezer Jewett opened a sawmill on the Pachaug Ríver. This area was the beginning of a small village which became known as Pachaug City before the close of the Revolutionary War. About 20 years later, Eliezer Jewett . . . Map (db m140813) HM
39 Connecticut, New London County, Griswold, Jewett City — Revolutionary Soldiers of Ancient Pachaug
On Voluntown Road (Route 138) at Old Bethel Road, on the right when traveling west on Voluntown Road.
To the Memory of The Revolutionary Soldiers Of Ancient Pachaug Who Gave Their Lives to Establish a Free and Independent Country Dulce et decorum est pro patris mori (It is sweet and fitting to die for your country) Solomon Coit · . . . Map (db m221579) WM
40 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Center Groton — Groton
On Fort Hill Road.
As part of New London Plantation, Groton was settled in 1646 by John Winthrop, the younger, and a band of Puritans from Massachusetts. The town separated from New London in 1705, and was named for the Winthrop manor in England. One of the last . . . Map (db m66439) HM
41 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Center Groton — Jabez Smith House
On N Road (Connecticut Route 117) 0.1 miles Newtown Road (Connecticut Route 117), on the right when traveling north.
Jabez Smith House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m227184) HM
42 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — Connecticut State Ship
Near Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m206462) HM
43 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — Forty-One for Freedom
On Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
Forty-One for Freedom USS George Washington (SSBN 598) USS Patrick Henry (SSBN 599) · USS Theodore Roosevelt (SSBN 600) · USS Robert E. Lee (SSBN 601) · USS Abraham Lincoln (SSBN 602) · USS Ethan Allen (SSBN 608) · USS Sam Houston (SSBN . . . Map (db m206627) WM
44 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — Japanese Type A
Near Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
During World War II, the Japanese "Type A" two-man mini-sub was carried "piggy back" by a mother ship, usually another submarine, to its area of operation. Type A submarines were used during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and . . . Map (db m206621) HM WM
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45 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — Missions NR-1
Near Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
In her nearly forty years of service, NR-1 was involved in a number of important missions, many of which may remain classified for years to come. Those that have beed revealed include: 1976 Recovery Effort Phoenix Missile October 1976 . . . Map (db m206582) HM
46 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — Naval Submarine Base New London
Near Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
The Connecticut Blue Heritage Trail links important sites of Connecticut's marine environment and maritime heritage. Place of Global Reach The lower Thames River has an historically rich naval presence. The Naval Submarine Base New London, . . . Map (db m206623) HM
47 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — Sonalysts Submariners
Near Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
Sonalysts Submariners 1973     2000 Submarine Command Dedicated to the Sonalysts Submariners Who Twice Served their Country First in Submarines then in Sonalysts To Help Ensure Our Nations PeaceMap (db m206622) WM
48 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — Submarine NR-1
Near Crystal Lake Road near Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
On 27 October 1969, NR-1, the U.S. Navy's deep-diving research submarine, was placed in service. Capable of carrying thirteen crew members to a depth of 3,000 feet, NR-1 was powered by a nuclear reactor that allowed her to stay down for up to 30 . . . Map (db m206473) HM
49 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV)
Near Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV) Submarines have operated with special operations teams since the days of WWII with Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT), commonly known as "SEALs" (Sea-Air- Land) are used in a variety of clandestine . . . Map (db m206583) HM
50 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — Thames River
Near Crystal Lake Road west of County Route 12 when traveling west.
Long Island Sound Home of the American Submarine Long Island Sound is a unique body of water that borders the entire length of Connecticut, giving the state an unparalleled resource. The north-south orientation of the rivers of . . . Map (db m206468) HM
51 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — UGM-84 HarpoonLong range anti-ship missle
Near Crystal Lake Road near Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
Originally developed as an air launched anti-submarine missile in the 1970's, it was later adapted for launch from surface ships and submarines in the early 1980's. Similar in concept to the modern "Tomahawk" cruise missile, it was launched from . . . Map (db m206472) HM
52 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — USS George Washington (SSBN 598) Sail
Near Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
USS George Washington (SSBN 598) Sail 1959 – 1985 First Ballistic Missile SubmarineMap (db m206626) HM WM
53 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — USS NautilusSociety of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
Near Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
The USS Nautilus has been designated as an historic ship by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of that organization. Members of this society designed and supervised the construction of . . . Map (db m206455) HM
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54 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — USS Nautilus (SSN571)
Near Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
USS Nautilus (SSN 571) President Harry S. Truman laid her keel on June 14, 1952, at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation, Groton, Connecticut. On January 21, 1954, Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower broke the traditional bottle of . . . Map (db m206453) HM
55 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — USS Nautilus (SSN571)National Historic Landmark
Near Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
USS Nautilus Has been Designated a National Historic Landmark Launched in 1951, the Nautilus was the first true nuclear submarine. Her nuclear propulsion plant was a revolutionary advance that provided unlimited underwater endurance, . . . Map (db m206454) HM
56 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — USS Nautilus (SSN571)American Nuclear Society
On Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
USS Nautilus (SSN-571) This vessel, commissioned on September 30, 1954, marked humanity's first large scale use of controlled nuclear power. Designated as a Nuclear Historic Landmark, February 2004, by the American Nuclear Society . . . Map (db m206456) HM
57 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — USS Nautilus Propellers
Near Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
USS Nautilus (SSN 571) Propellers 1954 - 1980Map (db m206625) HM
58 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park — USS X-1 (SSX-1)
Near Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west.
USS X-1 (SSX-1) USS X-1 was the first "midget" submarine built for the U.S. Navy. Designed to penetrate enemy harbors and conduct offensive operations against moored ships and support facilities, her principal armament consisted of swimmer delivered . . . Map (db m206619) HM
59 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — Civil War Memorial
On Monument Street at Smith Street, on the right when traveling west on Monument Street.
Erected by Robert A. Gray and dedicated to the memory of his brave comrades who offered their lives for their country in the War of 1861 – 1865Map (db m20044) HM
60 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — Col. William Ledyard
Near Park Avenue at Monument Street, on the left when traveling west.
On this spot Col. William Ledyard fell by his own sword in the hands of a British officer to whom he had surrendered in the massacre of Fort Griswold, Sept. 6, 1781.Map (db m18048) HM
61 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — Covered Way
Near Monument Street, on the left when traveling west.
A pathway between the fort and the lower battery where soldiers using it were under cover from enemy gunfire.Map (db m19053) HM
62 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — Death of Major William Montgomery
Near Park Avenue at Monument Street, on the left when traveling west.
The death of Major William Montgomery while leading the British attack on the Fort at this point. Sept. 6th 1781Map (db m18049) HM
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63 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — Defenders of Fort Griswold • Sept • 6th 1781 •
On Monument Street, on the left when traveling west.
British Officer - “Who commands this fort ” Colonel Ledyard – “I did sir, but you do now ” Killed – Lieut. Col. William Ledyard, Commanding Capt. Elijah Avery • Capt. Elisha Avery • Lieut. . . . Map (db m19584) HM
64 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — Groton Battle Monument
On Monument Street at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Monument Street.
The monument was erected under the patronage of the State of Connecticut, A. D. 1830, and in the 55th year of the Independence of the U. S. A. in memory of the brave Patriots, who fell in the Massacre at Fort Griswold, near this spot, on the 6th of . . . Map (db m18050) HM
65 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — Patriot Prisoners
On Thames Street at Fort Street, on the right when traveling south on Thames Street.
In honor of the 38 Patriots who were carried as prisoners in boats to New York from this shore after the Battle of Groton Heights September 6, 1781Map (db m18053) HM
66 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — Powder Magazine
Near Monument Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built in 1843 for the storage of gun PowderMap (db m19055) HM
67 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — Shot Furnace
Near Monument Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built in 1843 – To heat cannon balls to set wooden vessels aflame when struckMap (db m19054) HM
68 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — Site of Ye Ebenezer Avery House
On Thames Street at Latham Street, on the right when traveling north on Thames Street.
Shelter afforded our wounded and dying soldiers within this house after the massacre at Ft. Griswold Sept. 6, 1781 Moved in 1971 to Ft. Griswold State Battlefield ParkMap (db m19050) HM
69 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — Spanish Flagship Gun
On Monument Street, on the left when traveling south.
This gun was taken from the wreck of Admiral Cervera's flagship Maria Theresa which fired the first shot July 3, 1898 as she steamed from Santiago Harbor.Map (db m19057) HM
70 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — The Battle of Groton HeightsStabilization and Preservation of Fort Griswold — Phase 1 —
On Monument Street, on the left when traveling west.
On the morning of September 6, 1781, a British fleet under the command of former American general Benedict Arnold appeared at the mouth of the Thames River. Arnold’s mission was to destroy American privateers in New London and to capture military . . . Map (db m19038) HM
71 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — The Construction of Fort GriswoldStabilization and Preservation of Fort Griswold — Phase 1 —
On Monument Street, on the left when traveling west.
In November 1775, Colonel Jedeiah Elderkin was directed by the Governor and the Council of Safety “to view the circumstances of the harbor at New London and neighboring places, and consider of the most proper place and manner of fortifying . . . Map (db m19041) HM
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72 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — U.S. Submarine Memorial
On Bridge Street.
To perpetuate the memory of those gallant shipmates who gave their lives during World War II. Dedicated by U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II. U.S. Submarines still on their last patrol. Sealion SS195 December 10, 1941; S-36 SS141 January . . . Map (db m104650) WM
73 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — Wall of HonorU.S. Submarine Memorial
On Bridge Street.
In grateful memory of these submariners who died in the service of their country during World War II. They stand in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die so that freedom might live. Their final resting places are known only to the . . . Map (db m104652) WM
74 Connecticut, New London County, Groton — Ye Ebenezer Avery House
On Fort Street, on the right when traveling east.
Shelter was afforded our wounded & dying soldiers within this house, after the massacre at Fort Griswold, Sept. 6, 1781.Map (db m19046) HM
75 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Long Hill — Avery Memorial
On Poquannock Road west of Long Hill Road (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling east.
[West Side of Marker Stone] This memorial marks the site of the home built in 1656 by Captain James Avery the founder of the family now known as the Groton Averys. This Hive of the Averys was owned and occupied by its . . . Map (db m28169) HM
76 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Mystic — Historic Mystic, Connecticut
On Jewish War Veterans Memorial Highway (Interstate 95) 0.5 miles east of Mystic Street (Connecticut Route 614), on the right when traveling east.
Prior to 1800 the Mystic River Valley was a sparsely settled region. The population depended upon agriculture for subsistence and occasionally profit. The leading historical event during the colonial period had been the defeat and the near . . . Map (db m226772) HM
77 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Mystic — Mystic River Bascule BridgeBuilt 1922 — Operated by the Connecticut Department of Transportation —
On West Main Street (U.S. 1) east of Gravel Street, on the right when traveling east.
Power to raise the bridge comes from electric motors, which drive the large “Bull Wheels” connected with Linkage arms to the two plate girders which make up the lift span. The huge concrete weights at the ends of the overhead rocking trusses . . . Map (db m114881) HM
78 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — Dr. William Beaumont
On Norwich-Hartford Turnpike (Connecticut Route 87) at West Town Street, on the left on Norwich-Hartford Turnpike.
In that part of Lebanon known as “Village Hill” some three miles from his spot on the road leading from Lebanon to Willimantic was born on Nov. 21, 1785 Dr. William Beaumont A surgeon in the United States Army who later became . . . Map (db m99044) HM
79 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — Founding of Lebanon, Connecticut
On West Town Street at Exeter Road, on the right when traveling north on West Town Street.
To Commemorate the Founding and Naming of Lebanon, Connecticut by The Reverend Mr. James Fitch 1622 – 1702 On land granted to him together with a seven mile tract given him by Owaneco heir to Uncas in appreciation for his wise counsel . . . Map (db m99015) HM
80 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — John Trumbull Birthplace
On West Town Street at Exeter Road (Connecticut Route 207), on the left when traveling north on West Town Street.
John Trumbull Birthplace (Governor Jonathan Trumbull Home) Has Been Designated A Registered National Historic Landmark Under the Provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 This Site Possesses Exceptional Value In . . . Map (db m99040) HM
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81 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — Lebanon
On West Town Street at Exeter Road (Connecticut Route 207), on the right when traveling north on West Town Street.
Lebanon Poquechaneeg, the Indian name for the Lebanon area, was ceded to Englishmen in six tracts; the first was to Major John Mason in 1665. Settlement was begun in 1695 with fifty-one proprietors who apportioned among themselves home lots around . . . Map (db m190087) HM
82 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — Lebanon Iraq Afghanistan Veterans Monument
On Exeter Road (Connecticut Route 207) at Trumbull Highway (Connecticut Route 87), on the left when traveling south on Exeter Road.
Dedicated by the People of Lebanon In Honor of those Men and Women Who Served Our Country in the Armed Forces during the Conflicts from 2003 through the End of Hostilities Iraq Afghanistan US Service Men and Women Freely . . . Map (db m99038) WM
83 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — Lebanon Old Cemetery
On Exeter Road (Connecticut Route 207) 0.1 miles south of Kick Hill Road, on the left when traveling north.
Lebanon, Connecticut Old Cemetery Containing the Tomb of “Brother Jonathan” Trumbull, Revolutionary War Governor of Connecticut, The friend and Advisor of George Washington; William Williams, Signer of the Declaration of . . . Map (db m140305) HM
84 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — Lebanon Revolutionary War Patriots
On Norwich-Hartford Turnpike at West Town Street, on the right when traveling south on Norwich-Hartford Turnpike.
. . . Map (db m99045) WM
85 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — Lebanon Veterans Monument
On West Town Street at Exeter Road (Route 207), on the right when traveling north on West Town Street.
( south side ) Period of The Civil War 1861 – 1865 Dedicated to the memory of our Civil War Veterans who so promptly and willingly responded to the nation’s call serving in eleven different regiments and participating in over a . . . Map (db m99012) WM
86 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — Lebanon Veterans Monument
On West Town Street at Exeter Road, on the right when traveling north on West Town Street.
Dedicated by the People of Lebanon In honor of those men and women who served our country in the armed forces during the conflicts from 1946 through 2002 Korea Vietnam Lebanon Granada Panama Persian Gulf Somalia Haiti . . . Map (db m99014) WM
87 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — Lebanon World War I – World War II Monument
On Trumbull Highway (Connecticut Route 87) at Exeter Road (Connecticut Route 207), on the left when traveling north on Trumbull Highway.
Dedicated By The People Of Lebanon In Honor Of Those Who Sacrificed And Served In World War I — World War II 1917   ★Louis Raymond Abel   1918 Kenneth I. Adams · Arthur Bellevance · Paul Blakeslee · Stanton L. Briggs · . . . Map (db m99017) WM
88 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — Liberty Hill Church Bell
On West Town Street at Exeter Road (Connecticut Route 207), on the right when traveling north on West Town Street.
This bell, cast in the 1840’s was originally in the Liberty Hill Church from 1846-1960’s. In 1945, their assets, records, and membership were transferred here. The bell was installed here on this church’s 300th anniversary in 2000.Map (db m99039) HM
89 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — Marianne Jean Fortin Parish House
On West Town Street, 0.5 miles north of Exeter Road (Connecticut Route 207), on the left when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
. . . Map (db m99043) HM
90 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — Old Lebanon Meeting House
On Exeter Road (Connecticut Route 207) at West Town Street, on the right when traveling south on Exeter Road.
. . . Map (db m99016) HM
91 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — Site of Lebanon War Office
On Exeter Road (Connecticut Route 207) at W. Town Street, on the left when traveling north on Exeter Road.
Original Site of Governor Jonathan Trumbull's Lebanon War Office Built Prior to 1727, Moved 1824 and 1844 Erected by Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution 1932Map (db m140304) HM
92 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — The War Office
On Trumbull Highway (Connecticut Route 87) 0.8 miles south of West Town Street, on the right when traveling south.
The War Office (Across the Green) Here Were Directed The State’s Activities In the RevolutionMap (db m99046) WM
93 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — War Office
On West Town Street at Exeter Road (Connecticut Route 207), on the left when traveling north on West Town Street.
Lebanon, Connecticut Governor Jonathan Trumbull’s War Office Headquarters of the Connecticut Council of Safety During The War of the American Revolution Erected by the Connecticut George Washington Bi-Centennial Commission October 8, . . . Map (db m189612) HM
94 Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route
On West Town Street at Exeter Road (Connecticut Route 207), on the left when traveling north on West Town Street.
Winter Encampment in Lebanon 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 . . . Map (db m242004) WM
95 Connecticut, New London County, Ledyard, Gales Ferry — 2nd District School1868
On Hurlbutt Road, 0.1 miles west of Kings Highway (Connecticut Route 12), on the right when traveling west.
Used until 1929 and in 1948. Location of Earlier Schools ~ c.1750 and 1804 Land given by Squire Ralph HurlbuttMap (db m193105) HM
96 Connecticut, New London County, Ledyard, Gales Ferry — Samuel Seabury
On Church Hill Road at Spicer Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on Church Hill Road.
Here was Born Samuel Seabury First Episcopal Bishop in America Consecrated 1784Map (db m140893) HM
97 Connecticut, New London County, Ledyard — Gurdon Bill’s Station
On Church Hill Road at Spicer Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on Church Hill Road.
Gurdon Bill’s Station ( 1816 ) This country store and stagecoach way station was once a meeting place of local residents and passing travelers. The building retains its original features and location. Two important roads of early New England . . . Map (db m231786) HM
98 Connecticut, New London County, Ledyard, Ledyard Center — Ledyard
On Colonel Ledyard Hwy. (Connecticut Route 117) at Center Groton Road, on the left when traveling south on Colonel Ledyard Hwy..
Settlement by New London pioneers in this conquered Pequot Indian country began along the river at Allyn's Point and Poquetanuck in 1653, then spread down the Indian trail to Mystic. Here at the "Center ,” in 1725 the precise center of that area . . . Map (db m140928) HM
99 Connecticut, New London County, Ledyard, Ledyard Center — Ledyard Veterans Memorials
On Colonel Ledyard Hwy. (Connecticut Route 117) at Center Groton Road (Connecticut Route 117), on the left when traveling south on Colonel Ledyard Hwy..
Dedicated to the Men and Women of the Town of Ledyard Who Served Their Country In All Wars Korea 1950 – 1953 American Revolution 1763 – 1783 World War II 1941 – 1945 Vietnam 1959 – 1975 . . . Map (db m141080) HM
100 Connecticut, New London County, Ledyard, Ledyard Center — Ledyard World War I Monument
On Colonel Ledyard Hwy. (U.S. 117) at Center Groton Road (Route 117), on the left when traveling south on Colonel Ledyard Hwy..
1914   1918 In Honor Of The Citizens of The Town of Ledyard Who Devoted Themselves To the Service of Their country In the World War Aplin Frank · Baldwin Frederick · Bragaw Eugene U. · Burns William H. · Clark Howard · Collins Henry I. . . . Map (db m141084) WM

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