On South Road (Connecticut Route 179) 0.1 miles south of Walnut Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
[ front ]
Proprietors from Hartford, those whose names appeared on the tax lists of 1720, were originally given the western land grants called Hart(ford)land, now known as the Town of Hartland. The first permanent settler in this area was . . . — — Map (db m29853) HM
On Center Street (Connecticut Route 20) at West Street, on the right when traveling south on Center Street.
In Memory Of
Sgt. Albert Elson
U.S.M.C.
Who Died On Okinawa
In The Service Of His Country
On April 17, 1945
This Memorial Erected
By His Friends and Associates — — Map (db m29854) HM
On Hilliard Street at Adams Street, on the right when traveling west on Hilliard Street.
Hilliard Mills
One of the early woolen mills in the country was established here by Aaron Buckland in 1794. In 1832 he sold it to Samuel Pitkin who made Elisha Hilliard a partner in 1832, later in 1871 Hilliard became sole owner. Blankets were made . . . — — Map (db m98747) HM
On Center Street (U.S. 6) at Main Street (Route 83), on the left when traveling east on Center Street.
Originally the Five Miles bought by Hartford from the Indians, 1682. First settlement, about 1673. Chartered by General Assembly as Orford Parish, 1772. Incorporated as town of Manchester, 1823.
An early center of small industry, its mills . . . — — Map (db m151124) HM
On Middle Turnpike E. at Woodbridge Street Ext., on the left when traveling west on Middle Turnpike E..
Here George Washington stopped
and was entertained November 9, 1789
This monument was erected
by Memorial Lodge No. 38
Knights of Pythias
July 4, 1936
Committee
Mathias Spiess, Chairman · Melvin G. Cox, Secretary · Joseph . . . — — Map (db m207749) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 83) at Center Street (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
David M. Quey U.S.A.
John G. Curtin U.S.A.
Robert J. White U.S.M.C.
Robert A. Rhuda U.S.M.N.
Keith A. Miller U.S.M.C.
Robert K. Mattson U.S.M.C.
Donald A. Kirkham U.S.N.
Albert G. . . . — — Map (db m98745) WM
On Center Street (U.S. 6) at Porter Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
Korean Conflict
1950 1953
Ernest W. Steinberg
Howard C. Flavell Jr.
William F. Boldug
Howard M. Higley
Not Forgotten
(back)
1986
Erected by
The People of Manchester
Korean Memorial Committee
The Veterans . . . — — Map (db m98805) WM
On Center Street (U.S. 6) at Porter Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
In Tribute To The
Men Of Manchester
Who Gave Their Lives In
World War II
Erected by the American Legion
1948
(back)
P.F.C. Walter J. Adamy · Lt. William Anderson · P.F.C. William T. Anderson · Pvt. Ernest E. Bartley · S. 1/C . . . — — Map (db m98748) WM
On Center Street (U.S. 6) at Linden Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
Ward Cheney Camp
No 13
U.S.W.V.
A Memorial to the Boys of Manchester Conn.
Who Volunteered and Served
Their Country in the Spanish American War — — Map (db m98737) WM
On North Main Street at Jones Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west on North Main Street.
The colonial General Assembly in 1747 designated this area an ecclesiastical society and named it Marlborough. In 1803 the Connecticut General Assembly incorporated Marlborough as a "distinct town” deriving its lands from Colchester, Hebron and . . . — — Map (db m98957) HM
On North Main Street at Jones Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west on North Main Street.
( left plaque )
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of all those who served our country from the Town of Marlborough during the French and Indian wars, the War of Independence, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Spanish-American . . . — — Map (db m98956) WM
On North Main Street at Jones Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west on North Main Street.
A memorial to all the veterans of all wars who down through the years since Marlborough was in incorporated in 1803, gave their lives for their country, and a tribute to those who gallantly served to preserve our way of life. — — Map (db m98905) WM
On Stanley Street at Hillcrest Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Stanley Street.
Erected As A Lasting Tribute To The Men Of The
Belvidere Area Who Served Their Country In World War II
Abrahamson, Beatrice • Alexander, George M. • Alfano, James J. • Alfano, Joseph F. • Alfano, Leon J. • Anderson, Charles E. • Anderson, Frank . . . — — Map (db m41627) HM
On East Street, 0.1 miles south of Allen Street, on the right when traveling south.
About Thirty Feet from this Spot
Stood the House in Which
Brig. Gen. John Patterson
Was Born in 1743 - 4
Member of two Provincial
Congresses from Lenox Mass.
Leader in the War of Independence
Distinguished Jurist and Member of . . . — — Map (db m41611) HM
On Park Place at Walnut Hill Park, on the right when traveling south on Park Place.
Charles K. Hamilton
From This Area
July 2, 1910
Flew the First Airplane
In Connecticut
Erected 1970
by
New Britain Herald
Chamber of Commerce
New Britain Lodge of Elks 957
In Memory Of
Brother Charles K. Hamilton
Paul I. . . . — — Map (db m41438) HM
Near Linwood Street at Grand Street, on the left when traveling north.
City of New Britain Sesquicentennial Anniversary
1850 – 2000
Tree Planting Legacy Project
Mayor Lucian J. Pawlak • Honarary Chair
Thomas G. Ronalter • Sesquicentennial Chair
Aime Brochu • Common Council Majority Leader
Geoffrey G. . . . — — Map (db m41309) HM
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Cornelius B. Erwin 1811 – 1885
Cornelius Erwin was one of New Britain's greatest benefactors and an original shareholder in the Walnut Hill Park Company. He built several successful businesses including Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company, . . . — — Map (db m41763) HM
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Darius Miller
A frugal dry goods merchant who died in 1919 as a multi-millionaire, Miller bequeathed funds to local institutions, including a seventy-five thousand dollar trust to the City of New Britain. He asked that "the income be used and . . . — — Map (db m41758) HM
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Born in Gotha, Germany, in 1855, Elise Traut started one of New Britain's best traditions – the Christmas Tree in Central Park. Active in community organizations and an avid writer, she resided on Arch Street. In 1912, she observed five children . . . — — Map (db m41756) HM
On Smalley Street at Olive Street, on the right when traveling west on Smalley Street.
[ left arch ]
Fairview
Cemetery
City of New Britain
First Burial 1756 This
Memorial Gateway
Erected In 1936
[ right arch ]
In Memory Of
Charles Smith
Landers
1846 1900
"For the trumpet shall
sound and the . . . — — Map (db m41610) HM
On East Street at Jubilee Street, on the right when traveling north on East Street.
Dedicated By The
Fourth Ward To
Those Who Served
In World War II
[ back ]
They Served For
God And Country
[ front small plaque ]
Those Who Made The
Supreme Sacrifice
Joseph Ara • Raymond Balinskas • Casimer Casper . . . — — Map (db m41605) HM
Near Linwood Street at Grand Street, on the left when traveling north.
New Britain UNICO honors Frederick "Doc" Mirliani, an American of Italian heritage, for his contributions to the City of New Britain.
"Doc," who wrote the New Britain High School Alma Mater, directed the high school band, chorus, and . . . — — Map (db m41307) HM
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Frederick H. North
1824 – 1907
Frederick North was born in New Britain on August 10, 1824. After graduating from Yale University in 1846, he entered the manufacturing business with his father and later joined with Oliver Stanley and John B. . . . — — Map (db m41765) HM
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Frederick Law Olmstead 1822 – 1903
Landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, the nineteenth century visionary who founded the profession of landscape architecture, is responsible for the overall design of Walnut Hill Park. Influenced by the . . . — — Map (db m41759) HM
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Frederick T. Stanley 1802 – 1883
Frederick Trenck Stanley was an early civic leader and a successful industrialist. The development of Walnut Hill Park arose from one of Stanley's visionary projects, the development of a water works. Stanley . . . — — Map (db m41767) HM
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
George M. Landers 1813 – 1895
George Landers, another member of the Walnut Hill Park Company, was a giant among nineteenth century industrialists. Born in Lenox, Massachusetts, he came to New Britain at the age of sixteen and learned the . . . — — Map (db m41764) HM
On Eddy Glover Boulevard at Commonwealth Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Eddy Glover Boulevard.
In Commemoration Of The
Bi-Centennial Anniversary Of The Birth Of
George Washington
These Trees Are Dedicated
Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1932
Participating Organizations
American Legion, Eddy Glover Post No. 6 • American Legion . . . — — Map (db m221828) HM
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Henry E. Russell 1816 – 1893
A member of the Walnut Hill Park Company, Henry Russell was one of New Britain's leading industrialists of the nineteenth century. He is primarily remembered for his partnership in the Russell and Erwin . . . — — Map (db m41766) HM
On Farmington Avenue at Eddy Glover, on the left when traveling south on Farmington Avenue.
Dedicated To Veterans
From Holy Cross Parish
Who Served In The
Defense Of Our
Country During The
Second World War
1941 - - - 1945
and
The Korean Conflict
1950 - - - 1953
Erected By
Holy Cross Mothers
Of Servicemen Society . . . — — Map (db m41649) WM
On Martin Luther King Drive at North Street, on the right when traveling north on Martin Luther King Drive.
I Have A Dream
Doctor
Martin Luther
King, Jr.
1929 - 1968
We have inherited a large house, a great world house in which we have to live together – black and white, easterner and westener, gentile and Jew, Catholic and Protestant, Moslem . . . — — Map (db m202466) HM
On Bank Street at Columbus Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on Bank Street.
Leo A. Milewski Park
This park in the heart of our city symbolizes our deep and
abiding spirit of renewal. It is gratefully dedicated to
Leo A. Milewski, 1910 – 1969
Whose faith and courage while serving as Chairman of the . . . — — Map (db m41474) HM
Lorenzo Deming, born Sept 6, 1843. Joined U.S. Navy, captured at Plymouth N.C. at the destruction of the Rebel Iron Clad Albermarle, Nov 27, 1864 and died in Rebel Prison at Salisbury N.C. Feb 5, 1865. — — Map (db m61943) WM
On Ella Grasso Boulevard at Barbour Road, on the right when traveling east on Ella Grasso Boulevard.
(west side)
Battle for Iwo Jima World War II
Connecticut Men Killed In Action
Benny R. Amarone • Robert C. Armstrong • Roger W. Arsenault • Richard Barella • Lewis G. Benko • Henry J. Blaski • Fred W. Borger • Walter E. Brandenberger • . . . — — Map (db m42306) HM
On West Main Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
New Britain
The Ecclesiastical Society of New Britain was formed 1754 by division of Kensington Society called Great Swamp. New Britain became a town 1850. Charter of incorporation was granted by Connecticut General Assembly 1870 which was accepted . . . — — Map (db m41312) HM
On West Main Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
[ south side ]
With Malice Toward
None With Charity
For All With Firm
Ness In The Right
Lincoln
Oh Rare And Royal
Was The Sacrifice
[ east side ]
Let Us Have Peace
Grant
For You And Me They
Put Their Armor . . . — — Map (db m41470) HM
On South Main Street at Veterans Drive, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
[ panel 1 ]
In Memoriam
Not a war for conquest or
military glory, but a righteous war fought by American volunteers to succor the weak and
oppressed against foreign tyranny and to give to Cuba and
the Philippines a place among
the . . . — — Map (db m41515) HM
On Main Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
[ center stone ]
Dedicated To The Men And Women Who
Served Their Country In Time Of War
Abramczyk, Stanley E. U.S.A. • Abramowicz, Julius M. U.S.A. • Anderson, Norman J. U.S.A. • Anderson, Verner E. U.S.A. • Anisko, John C. U.S.A. • . . . — — Map (db m41471) WM
On West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
[ south side ]
To Her Sons
Who Gave Their Lives To Their Country
In The World War
Their Names Are Here Inscribed
Their Memory Lives In The Heart Of
A Grateful City
[ north side ]
MDCCCCXXVII
The City Of New Britain . . . — — Map (db m41383) WM
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Original Design of Walnut Hill Park
By Olmstead Vaux & Co. Landscape Architects – 1870
On July 18, 1867 Frederick T. Stanley sent the following letter to Frederick Law Olmstead
Dear Sir:
A Public park is proposed to be laid out in . . . — — Map (db m41374) HM
Near Grand Street at Linwood Street, on the right when traveling west.
Throughout our century of wars, we have rightfully paid homage, and erected monuments to our veterans commemorating their heroic deeds and sacrifices. Today, we recognize and pay homage, and salute our women; our mothers, wives, daughters and . . . — — Map (db m41384) WM
On Corbin Avenue (Connecticut Route 372) at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling south on Corbin Avenue.
In Memory Of
Second Lt. Sherrod Emerson Skinner, Jr.
United States Marine Corps Reserve
October 29, 1929 October 26, 1952
Killed in action in Korea and awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by the President of the United States for . . . — — Map (db m41306) HM
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
Seth Case was born in Simsbury, Connecticut in 1825 and graduated from Yale College in 1847. he was a successful lawyer in New Britain, was one of the shareholders of the Walnut Hill Park Company, and later became a Judge of Probate for the . . . — — Map (db m41761) HM
On Stanley Street at Eddy Glover Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Stanley Street.
Sulliman Memorial
A Lasting Tribute To The Men
Of Belvidere Who Gave Their Lives
In The Korean Conflict
George S. Sulliman
1st Lt. Infantry U.S.M.C.
Killed In Action, April 24, 1951
At Hwachon, Korea
[ small plaque on right ] . . . — — Map (db m41656) WM
On Burritt Street at Clinton Street, on the left when traveling north on Burritt Street.
Born 1746 Died 1817
Brigadier General
Tadeusz Kosciuszko
Born in Poland 1746. Fought in Revolutionary War
'Engineers' at Saratoga, New York, Charleston,
Yorktown, erected fortifications at West Point
Colonel and Adjutant to George . . . — — Map (db m41633) HM
On Smith Street at Booth Street, on the right when traveling north on Smith Street.
Private
Stanley P. Todzia
Co. M 43rd Inf.Div.
Killed July 12, 1943
Munda Trail
New Georgia Island
Private
Edward J. Giramonti
Co. I 43rd Inf.Div.
Killed Aug. 3, 1943
Munda Trail
New Georgia Island
Tech./Sgt.
Frank L. . . . — — Map (db m41647) HM
On Whiting Street at Franklin Square, on the left when traveling east on Whiting Street.
Peace And
Universal
Brotherhood
[ back ]
1810 1879
To Elihu Burritt
Learned Blacksmith
Scholar Linguist Phil
anthropist to Whose
Love For Humanity
The World Owes the
First International
Peace Congress and . . . — — Map (db m41514) HM
On Veterans Drive at South Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Veterans Drive.
In Memoriam
To New Britain's Sons
Who Lost Their
Lives In Vietnam
Pedro Cancel PFC. • Richard E. Chabot L/Cpl • Richard W. Roy Sp4
Michael Smith L/Cpl • Paul Thorik Jr. Cpl • Stanley J. Ciesielski Sp4 • Francisco Gregory L/Cpl • Richard . . . — — Map (db m41601) HM
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
William A. Churchill
William Churchill was one of the ten shareholders in the Walnut Hill Park Company, which was incorporated in 1857 for the purpose of developing a public park. He was one of New Britain's early philanthropists. In addition to . . . — — Map (db m41762) HM
Near West Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
William B. Stanley
William Stanley was one of New Britain's earliest and most progressive manufacturers. Stanley, in partnership with his brother, Frederick Stanley, began the manufacture of door locks in New Britain in 1831 – the first . . . — — Map (db m41755) HM
Near Grand Street at Linwood Street, on the right when traveling west.
Zlo Dobrem Zwyciezaj
This human rights monument of common field stone and steel is built in memory of Father Jerzy Popieluszko who gave his life to God and to the goals of Solidarosc – human rights, justice, peace and freedom for Poland and . . . — — Map (db m41435) HM
Near John Karbonic Way at South Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
In Memory Of The
Vietnam Veterans
From New Britain
Who Lost Their Lives
In Vietnam
Pedro O. Cancel PFC. • Richard E. Chabot L/Cpl • Richard W. Roy Sp4
Michael Smith L/Cpl • Paul Thorik Jr. Cpl • Stanley J. Ciesielski Sp4 • Francisco . . . — — Map (db m41600) HM
Near Cedar Street (Connecticut Route 175) at Mill Street, on the left when traveling west.
Our Newington Veterans
Forever Loved
Forever Mourned
Presented by the Kiwanis Club
Of Newington and Caring Community
Citizens
1986
World War I
Howard G. Davis • Frank A. Stotzer • Clifford E. May
World War II
Russell Ahlgren • . . . — — Map (db m46043) WM
On Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
1917 1918
In Honor Of
The Citizens Of Newington
Who Served In The World War
And In Memory
Of Those Who Made The
Supreme Sacrifice
Abucewicz, Charles • Anderson, Frederick • Backus, Charles L. Jr. • Banford, Laurie B. • Baukat, James . . . — — Map (db m46098) HM
On Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Newington, Connecticut
1636 – Newington valley used by Wethersfield settlers as a source for pipe staves, building materials and pasture lands. Pipestave Swamp, Cow Plain and West Farms were early names for the area.
1671 – Land . . . — — Map (db m46065) HM
On East Street (Connecticut Route 10) at Robert Holcomb Way, on the left when traveling north on East Street.
Olde East Street Burying Grounds – before 1766 to 1856
This marker fondly and respectfully commemorates for all time, the contributions of our early citizens to the establishment of our Town's sturdy character.
Here lie our earliest . . . — — Map (db m32897) HM
On Maple Street at Whiting Street, on the left when traveling west on Maple Street.
Dedicated
In Honor Of The
Men And Women Of
This Community Who
Server Their Country
In Korea And Vietnam
Dedicated
Memorial Day
1984 — — Map (db m32899) WM
On Maple Street at Whiting Street, on the left when traveling west on Maple Street.
Persian Gulf War
In Honor Of
The Men And Women
Who Served In The
Armed Forces Of The
United States To
Preserve Freedom
And Liberty For All
Dedicated
May 27, 1991 — — Map (db m32901) WM
On Maple Street at Whiting Street, on the left when traveling west on Maple Street.
In Honor Of The Men And Women Of
1917 – 1918 The Town Of Plainville 1941 – 1950
Who Served In The Armed Forces During World War I & II
To The Eternal Memory Of Those
Who Gave The Last Full Measure Of Devotion & Sacrifice . . . — — Map (db m33167) HM
On Norton Park Road, 0.2 miles west of Route 177, on the right when traveling west.
The “Long Level” section was the single most important factor in growth of Great Plain area of Farmington into Plainville.
Present center developed around Bristol Basin. Whiting’s Basin lay west of Farmington Avenue with a dry dock . . . — — Map (db m91769) HM
On South End Road at Maxwell Noble Drive, on the left when traveling north on South End Road.
Southington Recreation
Park
54 Acres
Site Purchased 1929
A Civic Project Proposed
By Members of The
Southington Exchange Club
Financed by Voluntary Contribution
Of The Citizens of Southington
Swimming Pool, Athletic Field
And . . . — — Map (db m35971) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 10) at Grove Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Southington
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 . . . — — Map (db m165804) HM
On Old Main Street at Center Street, on the right when traveling south on Old Main Street.
This mid-1800s photo is the earliest known picture of Academy Hall and the Congregational Church. Academy Hall is a federal style building that was built in a federal style building that was built in 1803 by Mr. Abraham Jagger and paid for by . . . — — Map (db m230821) HM
On Elm Street (Connecticut Route 160) west of Silan Deane Highway (Connecticut Route 99), on the right when traveling west.
Elm Street Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m230832) HM
On Church Street at Old Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
The first farmers in this area were the Indigenous people who lived along the Connecticut River. Artifacts from this first farming community were uncovered at the Morgan Trench archaeological dig in the rock Hill Great Meadows. Surface finds, . . . — — Map (db m230804) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 99) at Pratt Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In Memory
Challenger Crewmembers
January 28, 1986
Francis R. Scobee
Judith A. Resnik
Ronald E. McNair
Michael J. Smith
Ellison S. Onizuka
Gregory Jarvis
S. Christa McAuliffe — — Map (db m99586) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 99) at Pratt Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Richard Caputo was the only resident of Rocky Hill to be killed in action during the Vietnam War. Richard was drafted into the Army and attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC).His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Armor . . . — — Map (db m99587) HM WM
On Old Main Street at Riverview Road, on the right when traveling south on Old Main Street.
This area was first settled in 1650 as part of Wethersfield and became known as Rocky Hill because of the ridge that rises in the northeast. In 1722 the village became Stepney Parish of Wethersfield but attained separate town status as Rocky Hill . . . — — Map (db m46181) HM
On Old Main Street at Center Street, on the right when traveling south on Old Main Street.
The history of Rocky Hill is entwined with the Connecticut River. Flowing past our 4 mile shoreline, on its 410 mile trip from northern New Hampshire to Long Island Sound, the river has been a major factor in our town's growth and development as . . . — — Map (db m230797) HM
On Old Main Street at Glastonbury Avenue (Connecticut Route 160), on the right when traveling north on Old Main Street.
Rocky Hill Center Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m230830) HM