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Historical Markers and War Memorials in New Haven County, Connecticut

 
Clickable Map of New Haven 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 Haven County, CT (405) Fairfield County, CT (462) Hartford County, CT (519) Litchfield County, CT (266) Middlesex County, CT (168) Suffolk County, NY (495)  NewHavenCounty(405) New Haven County (405)  FairfieldCounty(462) Fairfield County (462)  HartfordCounty(519) Hartford County (519)  LitchfieldCounty(266) Litchfield County (266)  MiddlesexCounty(168) Middlesex County (168)  SuffolkCountyNew York(495) Suffolk County (495)
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1 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — American Liberty Elm
On Elm Street (Connecticut Route 243) at Platt Street, on the right when traveling north on Elm Street.
American Liberty Elm Dedicated by the Derby Historical Society July 10, 2002 on the 250th Anniversary of the Birth of General David Humphreys 1752 – 1818 Sponsored by The City of Ansonia Map (db m25567) HM
2 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Anna Sewell Memorial Fountain
On South Cliff Street at Cottage Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Cliff Street.
. . . Map (db m25543) HM
3 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Ansonia
On Elm Street (Connecticut Route 243) at Platt Street, on the right when traveling north on Elm Street.
Here the first settlers came in 1654 and established a settlement called Uptown Derby. It is now part of the City of Ansonia, incorporated in 1889. South of this green is the home of General David Humphreys who, as aide-de-camp to General George . . . Map (db m25564) HM
4 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Ansonia Veterans Memorial
On Main Street at Water Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
. . . Map (db m25405) WM
5 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Ansonia Veterans Monument
On Main Street at Water Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
[ Center Panel ] Lest We Forget This memorial is dedicated by the grateful citizens of the City of Ansonia to preserve and honor the memory of all those brave men and women who served our country so selflessly in time of conflict. . . . Map (db m25537) WM
6 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Ansonia Volunteer Firemen’s Monument
On Main Street at Water Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
. . . Map (db m25406) HM
7 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Birthplace of David Humphreys
On Elm Street (Connecticut Route 243) 0.1 miles south of Thomas Street, on the left when traveling south.
Birthplace of David Humphreys, 1752 – 1818, Soldier, Poet, Diplomat, Industrial PioneerMap (db m25563) HM
8 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Charter Oak Seedling
On Main Street at Water Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In observance of the U.S. Bicentennial, Elizabeth Clarke Hull Chapter NSDAR marks the site of a Charter Oak seedling given to the City of Ansonia Oct. 27, 1966, by former Mayor Frank P. Fitzpatrick May 15, 1976Map (db m25407) HM
9 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Elm Street School Veterans Memorial
On Elm Street (Route 243) at Platt Street, on the right when traveling north on Elm Street.
[Marker Front]: To The Memory Of These Pupils of The Elm Street School Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice For Their Country During The World War This Monument Is Dedicated William F. Bresnahan 18th. Inf. 1st. Div, . . . Map (db m25566) HM
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10 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — In Memory of Warren J. Carver
Near Main Street at Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m25539) HM
11 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Pork Hollow
On Wakelee Avenue at Pork Hollow Street, on the right when traveling north on Wakelee Avenue.
Pork Hollow. Near this spot where hidden military stores belonging to the army of the Revolution during Tryon’s raid through Connecticut.Map (db m29526) HM
12 Connecticut, New Haven County, Ansonia — Soldiers Monument
Near Wakelee Avenue at Mary Street, on the left when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m26306) HM
13 Connecticut, New Haven County, Beacon Falls — Beacon Falls
On Maple Avenue near Burton Road, on the left when traveling east.
The lands of Beacon Falls first appear in history when Milford was settled in 1639. Northern boundary of Milford was Beacon Hill Brook, separating the hunting grounds of the Paugasuck and Tunxis Indians. In 1675 the land became part of Derby. . . . Map (db m21932) HM
14 Connecticut, New Haven County, Beacon Falls — Beacon Falls Veterans Monument
On Maple Avenue near Burton Road, on the right when traveling north.
In Grateful Tribute to the Men and Women of Beacon Falls Who Served In the Armed Forces During National Crises Map (db m21978) WM
15 Connecticut, New Haven County, Bethany — Bethany
On Peck Road, 0.2 miles west of Amity Road (Connecticut Route 63), on the right when traveling west.
In 1738 Amity Parish in New Haven and Milford, including most of present-day Woodbridge and Bethany, was incorporated by the General Assembly of Connecticut Colony. The earliest schoolhouse was built in 1750 in the northern half of Amity Parish. It . . . Map (db m22566) HM
16 Connecticut, New Haven County, Bethany — Bethany Veterans Monument
On Peck Road at Amity Road (Connecticut Route 63), on the right when traveling west on Peck Road.
To the Memory of Those Citizens of Bethany Who Left Home With the Armed Forces In Defense of This Nation Erected by Beletzky - Hoppe VFW Post 2448Map (db m22567) WM
17 Connecticut, New Haven County, Bethany — Bethany Veterans Wall Of Honor
Near Beacon Road (Connecticut Route 42) 1 mile east of Dolly Drive, on the right when traveling east.
[ left panel ] Harold Durley USMC 1961 – 1964 • George D Vaill Sr USN WWII • Timothy L Vaill USN Vietnam • George D Vaill Jr. USAF Vietnam • Ernest Russell USA Korea • Harold E Lineweber USA Korea • Marcel J Lamy USA Korea • George P . . . Map (db m152578) HM
18 Connecticut, New Haven County, Branford — Millstone
On Montowese Street at S Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Montowese Street.
Here, overlooking the tidal river, where they might worship God in their own way, English Puritans from Wethersfield in A.D. 1644 erected the first "foursquare," rough-hewn log meeting house of the First Congregational Church in Branford, then . . . Map (db m243108) HM
19 Connecticut, New Haven County, Branford, Branford Center — Branford
On Main Street at Town Hall Drive, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Branford In 1638 the New Haven Colony traded "eleven coats of trucking cloth and one coat of English cloth made in the English fashion" to the Mattabesec Indians for land known as Totokett (Tidal River). The First permanent settlement was . . . Map (db m35588) HM
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20 Connecticut, New Haven County, Branford, Branford Center — Branford Soldiers Monument
On Main Street at Town Hall Drive, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Branford To Her Brave Sons Who Fought In The War Of The Rebellion 1861 – 1865 One Country – One Flag GAR 1885 [ battle names inscribed on the column ] Antietam • Fredericksburg • Shiloh • Gettysburg • Vicksburg . . . Map (db m35645) HM
21 Connecticut, New Haven County, Branford, Branford Center — Branford Veterans Memorial
On Main Street near Town Hall Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory of Those Who Served Those Who Were Disabled In Service And Those Who Gave Their Lives In World War II and the Korean Conflict VietnamMap (db m35587) WM
22 Connecticut, New Haven County, Branford, Branford Center — Branford World War II Memorial
On Eades Street at S Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Eades Street.
Life, to be sure, is nothing much to lose. But young men think it is - and we were young. George Adams · Elmer P. Anderson · James W. Barba · Bernard B. Brown · David O. Champagne · John W. Clark · William G. Colby · Arthur Morse Curtis · . . . Map (db m246101) WM
23 Connecticut, New Haven County, Branford, Branford Center — Cenotaph
On Main Street at Town Hall Drive, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Pro Patria 1917-1918 ( descriptive plaque ) Branford resident and Army veteran, J. Andre Smith designed the Cenotaph as a memorial to World War I servicemen who lost their lives in battle and rest in foreign soil. Its granite carving . . . Map (db m245810) WM
24 Connecticut, New Haven County, Branford, Branford Center — Laurel Street School
On Laurel Street at Cedar Street, on the right when traveling north on Laurel Street.
On this site stood The Laurel Street School 1895 - 1994Map (db m246105) HM
25 Connecticut, New Haven County, Branford, Branford Center — Meeting of Ministers
On Montoweese Street (Connecticut Route 146) at S Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Montoweese Street.
In the house of The Rev. Samuel Russel once standing near this spot was held in 1700 the meeting of ministers of the Colony of Connecticut when they gave books for the founding of the collegiate school which now bears the name of Yale University . . . Map (db m246098) HM
26 Connecticut, New Haven County, Branford, Branford Center — The James Blackstone Memorial Library
On Main Street near Cedar Street, on the right when traveling south.
This building, which was completed and dedicated in 1896, is the gift of Timothy B Blackstone, of Chicago, Illinois, who died in that city May 26, 1900. Mr Blackstone was born in Branford in 1829, and he gave this building to the people of his . . . Map (db m246103) HM
27 Connecticut, New Haven County, Branford, Branford Point — American Legion Post 83
On Harbor Street south of Parker Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Former site of Corcoran Sundquist Post 83 American Legion To Honor All VeteransMap (db m246118) HM WM
28 Connecticut, New Haven County, Branford, Branford Point — Delta Company1st Bn 102 Inf. Rgt.
Near Harbor Street west of Parker Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Delta Company 1st Bn 102 Inf. Rgt. OEF VII Afghanistan 2006 - 2007 Cpt. Jeffrey Ritter - Commander 1Sg Edward Masotta - First Sergeant Robert Angus · Luis Arena · Dennis Bertholet · Jason Bloom · David Caban · Victor Cabantorres · . . . Map (db m246115) WM
29 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire — Lock 12Farmington Canal
Near North Brooksvale Road at Danard Place, on the left when traveling west.
In the early 1800's, the Farmington Canal was built between Northampton and New haven; Irish immigrants dug the canal by hand. The Canal (sic) locks controlled the flow of the water to compensate for the slope of the land. Farmers living nearby . . . Map (db m27567) HM
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30 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — "Stepping Stone"
On South Main Street (Connecticut Route 10) at Wallingford Road, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
This old stone was brought from the center of Prospect early in 1899 by a group of Cheshire young men to serve as a “Stepping Stone” for those attending the church which then stood on the east edge of the present green.Map (db m48429) HM
31 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Cheshire
On Church Drive at South Main Street (Connecticut Route 10), on the left when traveling north on Church Drive.
Settled in 1695 as Wallingford “West Farms”, this area obtained status as the village of New Cheshire in 1723. It was incorporated as a town in 1780. Cheshire became famous for its agricultural productivity and light manufacturing. . . . Map (db m22371) HM
32 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Cheshire Civil War Monument
On South Main Street (Connecticut Route 10) at Wallingford Road, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
[South face] Lincoln [North face] Foote [ Admiral Andrew Hull Foote ] [East plaque] Erected to The Memory of Those Who Enlisted From The Town of Cheshire in The Civil War 1861 – 1865 Capt. Timothy Guilford Lieut. . . . Map (db m22380) HM
33 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Cheshire Revolutionary War Monument
On South Main Street (Connecticut Route 10) at Wallingford Road, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
. . . Map (db m22404) HM
34 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Cheshire World War I Monument
On South Main Street (Connecticut Route 10) at Wallingford Road, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
On This Tablet Are Inscribed The Honored Names Of the Men of Cheshire Who Went Forth To Fight in the Great War For Humanity and Justice 1917 – 1919 Wilbur W. Adkins • Richard H. Atwood • Earle W. Barnes • George S. Barton • William H. . . . Map (db m22403) HM
35 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — First Church Of Cheshire
On South Main Street (Connecticut Route 10) at Wallingford Road, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
The First Church Of Cheshire Congregational Second Meeting House On This Site 1737 --- 1826 Marker Placed May 1991Map (db m22382) HM
36 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — The Medal of Honor Plaza and “Living Classroom”
Near South Main Street (Connecticut Route 10) 0.1 miles south of Chipman Drive, on the left when traveling south.
The Medal of Honor Plaza and “Living Classroom” Dedicated May 26, 1996 Alfred C. Adinolfi, U.S. Air Force, Chairman and Town Councilman S. Kenneth Baril, U.S. Army • Harold Mosher, U.S. Army • John White, U.S. Navy • Henry E. . . . Map (db m22456) HM
37 Connecticut, New Haven County, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Town of Cheshire Memorial Plaza
On South Main Street (Connecticut Route 110) at Wallingford Road, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Honoring Our Veterans 1754 French and Indian War 1763 Reuben Hitchcock • Edward Parker • Ephraim Parker 1775 Revolutionary War 1783 Asa Bellamy • Justus Bellamy • Reuben Bellamy • Silas Bellamy • Asa Bronson • Elisha Cowles • Amos Parker . . . Map (db m22406) WM
38 Connecticut, New Haven County, Derby — Birmingham Iron Foundry Veterans Memorial
On Main Street at Water Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
[ Right tablet ] Roll of Honor Employees Of Birmingham Iron Foundry Who Served Their Country In the World War 1917 – 1919 Dominick Ferrazzoli • J. Kanconvitch • August Romagnoli • Theodore V. Busk • Joseph . . . Map (db m25608) HM
39 Connecticut, New Haven County, Derby — Derby
On Derby Avenue (Connecticut Route 115) at Academy Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on Derby Avenue.
[Marker front]: Birthplace of two distinguished wartime heroes General David Humphreys, aide-de-camp to General George Washington, accepted the British colors at the surrender at Yorktown, Virginia. Friend of both Washington and . . . Map (db m25568) HM
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40 Connecticut, New Haven County, Derby — Derby and Huntington Civil War Memorial
On Elizabeth Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Elizabeth Street.
[ West Face ] In Memory of The Men of Derby and Huntington Who Fell In the Service of Their Country In The War of the Rebellion 1861 – 1865 As Defenders of Liberty And Nationality Gettysburg [ South . . . Map (db m25384) HM
41 Connecticut, New Haven County, Derby — Derby Firemen’s Memorial
On Elizabeth Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Elizabeth Street.
Memorial to Derby Firemen Dedicated 1974 [ Northwest Facet ] Hotchkiss Hose Co. 1 Org. 1837 [ Southwest Facet ] Storm Engine Co. 2 Org. 1851 [ Northeast Facet ] East End Hose Co. 3 Org. 1950 . . . Map (db m25402) HM
42 Connecticut, New Haven County, Derby — Derby Korea – Vietnam Memorial
On Elizabeth Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Elizabeth Street.
Dedicated to Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice and Advanced the American Ideals of Liberty and the Brotherhood of Man Korea James Ellingwood Towle 1st Lt. U.S.A.F. Vietnam Norman Edward Dawson Jr. P.F.C. U.S.M.C. • George Albert Kurtyka . . . Map (db m25404) WM
43 Connecticut, New Haven County, Derby — Derby Veterans Monument
On Elizabeth Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Elizabeth Street.
[ West Face ] Dedicated To The Memory Veterans Derby, Conn. World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam [ Northwest Face ] Always Faithful [ Southwest Face ] This We’ll Defend [ Northeast . . . Map (db m25386) WM
44 Connecticut, New Haven County, Derby — Ye Ancient Common
On Derby Avenue (Connecticut Route 115) at Academy Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on Derby Avenue.
Ye Ancient Common of the Founders of Derby 1654 – 1904 Erected by Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America Map (db m25607) HM
45 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — Bronze Bell
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at High Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Bronze Bell Presented to the Town of East Haven Commemorating American Bicentennial 1776 – 1976 By the Exchange Club of East Haven It Served the Christ Church Congregation From 1848 to 1964 Also Presented By East Haven . . . Map (db m35583) HM
46 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Chidsey Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This area, purchased by the Reverend John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton in 1638, was later known as East Farms. It was obtained from Indian sachems Momaugin and Mantowese. In 1639 Thomas Gregson, the first landowner, purchased Solitary Cove, . . . Map (db m35312) HM
47 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven Charter Day
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at High Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Town of East Haven Connecticut This flagpole was dedicated to the residents of the Town of East Haven on Charter Day May 10, 1985 in observance of the 200th Anniversary of the Town Incorporation and granting of its Charter. Mayor . . . Map (db m35582) HM
48 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Hemingway Avenue (Connecticut Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This Tribute To The Worth of Her Sons Who Have By Land and Sea Offered Their Lives In Defense of Their Country Is Erected by The Citizens of East Haven Dedicated 1911 Rededicated 1990 By East Haven Historical Society and Economic . . . Map (db m35557) HM
49 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven Veterans Monument
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Hemingway Avenue (Connecticut Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Keep Forever Living The Freedos For Which They Served Let None Forget They Gave Their All And Faltered Not When Came The Call Erected By East Haven Town Green Restoration Committee American Legion Post 89 American Legion . . . Map (db m35555) WM
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50 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven World War II Memorial
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Hemingway Avenue (Connecticut Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
1941     1945 East Haven World War II Memorial In Loving Memory of Our Sons Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice Sisto A. Aldieri • Frederic N. Burdette • John E. Cox • Thomas N. Fenney • Joseph Ferraiolo • Richard J. Fox • Kenneth H. Hall • . . . Map (db m35552) HM
51 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven World War Memorial
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Hemingway Avenue (Connecticut Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
East Haven World War Memorial Not In Vain They Served 1917 1918 These Gave Their Lives Harry R. Bartlett Cortland V. Birdsell William Corcoran John B. Healey John LiedkeMap (db m35556) HM
52 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — Marquis de Lafayette Encampment
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Park Place, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Marquis de Lafayette 1757   1834 General in the Continental Army Camped Here With 2800 Troops Enroute to Rhode Island July 26 and 27, 1778 dedicated here by CT Society Sons of the American Revolution General David Humphries Branch . . . Map (db m35581) HM
53 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — Old Stone Meeting House
On High Street at Main Street (Connecticut Route 100), on the right when traveling north on High Street.
1774   Old Stone Meeting House   1974 George Landcraft – Designer Oldest Stone Meeting House in New England 1711 founding of church – Jacob Hemingway first student of Yale, first pastor of church. 1772 started construction. 1774 . . . Map (db m35584) HM
54 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — Site of the Theodore Roosevelt Oak
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Hemingway Avenue (Connecticut Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This is the Site Of The Theodore Roosevelt Oak Given by The President of The United States To the Town of East Haven On May 1, 1908 Erected by The East Haven Women's Club 1965Map (db m35580) HM
55 Connecticut, New Haven County, Fair Haven — The Connecticut Twenty-Ninth Colored Regiment, C. V. Infantry
On Chapel Street west of James Street, on the right when traveling east.
[Center obelisk, west face:] Bronze relief depicting soldiers in battle beneath the regimental colors of the "29th Reg't Connecticut Volunteers - QUI TRANSTULIT SUSTINE." Battle Engagements New Market Road - October 13, 1864 . . . Map (db m23085) HM
56 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford — Barn
On Stone House Lane north of Old Whitfield Street, on the left when traveling north.
This building was constructed in the 1870s as a barn, workshop, and shed when the property was known as the Old Stone House Farm. It was originally located much closer to the back of the Whitfield House. During the 1930s, the Whitfield House . . . Map (db m248396) HM
57 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford — Dr. John Redfield House1768
On Broad Street at Conway Drive, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
Dr. John Redfield House originally stood on the green next to the Town Hall, taken down in 1942 & reconstructed on this site by Judge & Mrs. George C. ConwayMap (db m248409) HM
58 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford — Faulkner's Island
Near Farmers Wharf Road south of Whitfield Street, on the right when traveling south.
Faulkner's Island and its historic lighthouse have played an important role in the history of Long Island Sound. The crescent-shaped island contains no less than 3 acres and lies 3 1/2 miles south of the Guilford Harbor. It is listed in the . . . Map (db m247047) HM
59 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford — Guilford Manufacturing Co.1849
On Water Street (Connecticut Route 146) west of Meadow Street, on the left when traveling west.
This house was once a wing of the 1849 Guilford Manufacturing Co. factory, which made steam engines & machinery. The company was bankrupt in three years, and by c.1865 Simeon B. Chittenden converted the wing into a dwelling; massive framing timbers . . . Map (db m248406) HM
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60 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford — Home of Rev. Henry Whitfield
On Stone House Lane north of Old Whitfield Street when traveling north.
This House Built A.D.1639 Was the Home of Rev. Henry Whitfield B.D. First Minister and The Leader of the Founders of Guilford In honor of whom this tablet is here placed on the oldest stone house in New England by the . . . Map (db m248402) HM
61 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford — Jared Eliot Preserve
On Mulberry Point Road at Mulberry Farms Road, on the left when traveling south on Mulberry Point Road.
Guilford Land Conservation Trust welcomes you to... Jared Eliot Trails Jared Eliot Preserve Welcome to the Jared Eliot Preserve, a unique sanctuary along Connecticut's intensively developed coast. This property has been protected . . . Map (db m246596) HM
62 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford — Railroads in Guilford
On Old Whitfield Street north of Pages Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Railroads have provided a vital lifeline for Guilford residents since July 1, 1852, when the first train steamed into the new wood-framed depot pictured in the postcard above. For a fare of 60 cents, open flatcars pulled by a small wood-fired . . . Map (db m248405) HM
63 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford — Reuben Stone House1790
On Broad Street west of Conway Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Built by Reuben Stone, a descendant of John Stone, an original settler of Guilford. The Stone family bought the land in 1715 from the family of William Leete and built two houses on the plot; No.6 Broad St. (1769) and No. 22 Broad St. (1790). The . . . Map (db m248407) HM
64 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford — Reverend Henry Whitfield1590 - 1657
Near Stone House Lane north of Old Whitfield Street, on the left when traveling north.
The first minister and a founder of the Plantation of Menuncatuck later named Guilford, Connecticut 1639 Sculpted by Robert Shure Gift of John Brooks Threlfall 2003Map (db m248023) HM
65 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford — Tribute to Freedom
Near Farmers Wharf Road south of Whitfield Street, on the right when traveling south.
On September 11, 2001 a surprise terrorist attack originating from across these waters struck America, taking the lives of nearly 3,000 people at the New York Twin Towers, the Pentagon in Washington, DC and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania . . . Map (db m247043) WM
66 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford — Visitor Center — Henry Whitfield State Museum —
Near Stone House Lane north of Old Whitfield Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Visitor Center was originally a horse barn built in the 1870s, one of many outbuildings on the Old Stone House Farm when it was owned by the Chittenden family and managed by their tenants. The site became a state museum in 1900, and in 1923, . . . Map (db m248358) HM
67 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford — War of 1812 Cannon
Near Stone House Lane north of Old Whitfield Street, on the left when traveling north.
War of 1812 Four Pounder Iron Cannon Barrel Weight 1300 Pounds Projectile Range 1000 Yards Donated to the Museum in 1908Map (db m248364) WM
68 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford — Whitfield House
On Stone House Lane north of Old Whitfield Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Whitfield House has stood on this spot for nearly four centuries. The first stones were laid in 1639 — the same year the Taj Mahal was under construction, three years before Isaac Newton was born, and five years before the end of the Ming . . . Map (db m248399) HM
69 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Dudleytown — Anne Conover Nature Education Trail Dedication
Near Meadowlands, 0.3 miles east of Clapboard Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
This nature trail is dedicated to the memory of Anne R. Conover in recognition of her contribution to the cause of preserving the tidal wetlands of Connecticut, and to her vision in protecting 200 acres of tidal wetlands that today form the . . . Map (db m248812) HM
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70 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Dudleytown — Four Centuries of Harvesting and Protecting the Salt Meadows
Near Meadowlands east of Clapboard Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
1640s The first settlers of Guilford harvest hay from salt meadows along the East River.   1699  Howlet's Bridge is constructed.   1708  Ebenezer Hubbard comes to live in the section known as "Howlet's", named from the lots where the wolves . . . Map (db m248816) HM
71 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Dudleytown — Salt Hayingfrom 1650-1938
Near Meadowlands east of Clapboard Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
Salt hay was one of the many resources a marsh had to offer to the early farmer—if he could manage to drag it out of the marsh over soft peat and mud. One innovation in the harvest of salt hay simply involved stacking the hay on a staddle, a . . . Map (db m248814) HM
72 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Dudleytown — The East River Watershed and Tidal MarshTidal Marsh Conservation
Near Meadowlands east of Clapboard Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Tidal Marsh and the Watershed You are now standing 1.5 miles from the mouth of the East River. All water within the East River watershed, which covers half of Guilford and one third of Madison, flows downhill through a network of streams . . . Map (db m248820) HM
73 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Dudleytown — The Return of Bluebirds and OspreysThe Scourge of DDT
Near Meadowlands east of Clapboard Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
Banned nationwide in 1972, the pesticide DDT was used in this country to control insect pests. With many fewer insects to feed on, Eastern Bluebird and other songbird populations suffered significant population declines. Bluebirds also died from . . . Map (db m248821) HM
74 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Andrew Leete Home Site
On Broad Street at Whitfield Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
1643 • 1702 On this site lived Andrew Leete, principal preserver of the Charter of Conn. from usurper Sir Edmund Andross, 1687, member of the Conn. General Court granting charter to Yale College 1701Map (db m57125) HM
75 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford
On Park Street at Boston Street, on the left when traveling north on Park Street.
Guilford This town, the seventh oldest in Connecticut, was founded in 1639 by an oppressed but optimistic band of English Puritans. Henry Whitfield, a minister in Ockley, near London, was the moving spirit behind their emigration. About forty of . . . Map (db m57225) HM
76 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford Granite
On Park Street at Boston Street, on the right when traveling north on Park Street.
In Recognition of Guilford’s Contribution Of Granite to the Base Of the Statue of Liberty 1886 – 1986 Dedicated June 28, 1986Map (db m57226) HM
77 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford Korean War Monument
On Park Street at Broad Street, on the right when traveling south on Park Street.
In Memory Of The Members Of The United States Armed Forces Who Served In The Korean War June 25, 1950 July 27, 1953 “Freedom Is Not Free”Map (db m57126) WM
78 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford Revolutionary War Memorial
On Park Street at Broad Street, on the right when traveling south on Park Street.
In Memory Of All The Revolutionary Soldiers Of Guilford, Connecticut. Placed By Agnes Dickinson Lee Chapter Daughters Of The American Revolution 1940Map (db m57224) HM
79 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford Soldier's Monument
On Whitfield Street at Boston Street, on the right when traveling north on Whitfield Street.
In Memory Of The Men Of Guilford Who Fell And In Honor Of Those Who Served The Grateful Town Erects This Monument. That Their Example May Spread To Coming Generations Uriah N. Parmelee   1st Cav • Henry B. Bullard   1st Lt Bat • . . . Map (db m56941) HM
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80 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford Spanish-American War Monument
On Park Street at Boston Street, on the right when traveling south on Park Street.
. . . Map (db m57418) HM
81 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford Vietnam Memorial
On Whitfield Street at Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Whitfield Street.
Vietnam Each peaceful dawn in this place we are reminded of these men who died for their country Stephen J. Brennan P.F.C. Ara. Crosby Jr. W.O. Frederick W. Dauten Jr. Maj. Dedicated May 28, 1984 Town of Guilford Conn. God . . . Map (db m57124) HM
82 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford World War I Monument
On Boston Street at Park Street, on the right when traveling west on Boston Street.
1917   1918 In Honor of Our Men and Women Who Served in the World War John R. Alcorn • Murrie Alcorn • Elmer Anderson • Elmore Ashman • Frank E. Barlow • David B. Beattie • John B. Beattie • Clyde G. Beckwith • Henry S. Beers • George V. Bishop . . . Map (db m57123) HM
83 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Guilford World War II Monument
On Boston Street at Park Street, on the right when traveling west on Boston Street.
World War II 1941 – 1945 John C. Rebuzzini, W.T. 1st C. U.S.N. • Edward A. Norton, Pvt. U.S.A. • Donald C. Rood, P.F.C. U.S.A. • Pascoe C. Deaton, 1st Lt. U.S.A.A.F. • Leroy W. Scranton, Jr. MM. 3rd C. U.S.N. • Nicholas J. Gervasoni, T. . . . Map (db m57420) HM
84 Connecticut, New Haven County, Guilford, Guilford Center — Nathaniel Elliot Home1755
On Whitfield Street, 0.1 miles south of Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
Home of Nathaniel Elliot nephew of the Reverend Jared Elliot 1685-1763, Yale 1706 physician, botanist, agriculturist – friend of Benjamin FranklinMap (db m57422) HM
85 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — A. Frederick Oberlin Bridge
On Whitney Avenue at Armory Street, on the right when traveling north on Whitney Avenue.
. . . Map (db m28747) HM
86 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — Campanile and Carillon
On Whitney Avenue at Dixwell Avenue (Connecticut Route 10), on the left when traveling south on Whitney Avenue.
The Town of Hamden gratefully accepts the donation of the Campanile and the electronic Carillon by the children of Philip Paolella in honor of Ciro Paolella, founder and president of the Plasticrete Corporation. Born in Italy, . . . Map (db m28699) HM
87 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — Eli Whitney1765 - 1825 — Inventor of the Cotton Gin —
On Whitney Avenue at Armory Street, on the right when traveling north on Whitney Avenue.
On this site in 1798, Eli Whitney established the first manufactory for the production of fire arms in the United States. Here he invented and used the uniformity system of manufacture now adopted throughout the world.Map (db m28744) HM
88 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — Eli Whitney Armory
On Whitney Avenue at Armory Street, on the right when traveling north on Whitney Avenue.
ASM International - The Materials Information Society - has designated the Eli Whitney Armory an historical landmark. "On this site between 1798 and 1825, Eli Whitney built the first significant independent American armory. The development of . . . Map (db m28750) HM
89 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — Hamden
On Dixwell Avenue (Connecticut Route 10) at Whitney Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Dixwell Avenue.
Incorporated in 1786, this town was originally part of New Haven and was named for John Hampden, noted English statesman. In 1798, at the foot of Lake Whitney, Eli Whitney pioneered in the use of interchangeable parts in the manufacture of arms . . . Map (db m28696) HM
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90 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — Hamden Veterans Memorial
On Dixwell Avenue (Connecticut Route 10) at Sanford Street, on the left when traveling south on Dixwell Avenue.
[ approximately 7, 130 names are listed on the ten plaques, front, back and ends ]Map (db m28701) WM
91 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — Pardee Rose Garden
On Park Road at Farm Road, on the left when traveling north on Park Road.
Pardee Rose Garden Planted and Maintained under the Will and Bequest of William Scranton Pardee of this City as a lasting Memorial of his Mother Nancy Maria English Pardee MCMXXIIMap (db m34721) HM
92 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — The Freedom Tree
On Dixwell Avenue (Connecticut Route 10) at Whitney Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Dixwell Avenue.
The Freedom Tree With The Vision of Universal Freedom For All Mankind This Tree Is Dedicated By The Citizens of Hamden To All Prisoners Of War And Missing In Action 1972Map (db m28698) HM
93 Connecticut, New Haven County, Hamden — Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall
Near Worth Avenue west of Whitney Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
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94 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison — Civilian Conservation Corps Camp HadleyCompany 2101; September 5, 1935 - April 4, 1941
Camp Hadley was home to "Roosevelt's Tree Army." These young men, 17-25 years old, came from families of unemployed parents during the Great Depression. They joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and earned one dollar a day, up to 30 days . . . Map (db m243157) HM
95 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison — Faz Bagnoli
Near Longshore Lane south of Boston Post Road (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south.
Madison Youth Football dedicates this field to the memory of Faz Bagnoli Coach Faz's intensity and passion for Tiger Football rubbed off on every one of his players and coaches. Believing that tackling, blocking and toughness were the keys to . . . Map (db m245125) HM
96 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison — Hammonasset Beach State ParkMarsh Restoration Project
Near Hammonasset Con at Boston Post Road when traveling south.
Five acres of wetlands that were filled with dredged materials during the 1950s have been restored to open marsh habitat. The project, which was completed on June 15, 2000, involved the restoration of salt marsh grasses and proper ground elevations . . . Map (db m245144) HM
97 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison — The Hammonassetts
Near Water Way, 1.3 miles east of Hammonasset Con, on the left when traveling west.
Hammonasset Beach State Park is named for the spirit and memory of the Hammonassett Tribe who originally inhabited this land. Hammonassett means "where they dig holes". They fished, farmed, harvested shellfish, and hunted this entire area. . . . Map (db m245142) HM
98 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison — The Legend of Samson Rock
Near Samson Rock Drive south of Boston Post Road (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.
This beautiful landmark, Samson Rock, is a boulder precariously placed on a large outcropping of glacial deposit. As with most wonders of the natural world, there are legends and stories to explain their presence. The local Native Americans of . . . Map (db m245132) HM
99 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison — Thomas Chittenden
On Boston Post Road (U.S. 1) at Britton Lane, on the left when traveling east on Boston Post Road.
In this Town On January 6, 1730 was born Thomas Chittenden Colonel in the French & Indian Wars 1756-1760 Member of the Connecticut General Assembly 1765-1772 First Governor of Vermont 1778-1789 1790-1797 Died Chittenden County, . . . Map (db m245126) HM
100 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison — Wilcox Soldier's Monument
Near Boston Post Road (U.S. 1) at James Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Antietam To the memory of the soldiers of Madison. Presented By Vincent Meigs Wilcox New York City Col. 132d Regt. Pa. Vols. Born in Madison October 17, 1828. (right side) Fredericksburg 1861 — 1865 Col. . . . Map (db m246232) WM

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