The tiny town of Warren, CT sent 43 men to fight in the Revolutionary War. It was named after…read moreGeneral Warren, a hero of that war who was slain at the Battle of Bunker Hill. The Warren Historical Marker spotlights that connection to America's War for Independence and the value the town placed on education and the world of academia. It's a two-sided marker from the CT Historical Commission with the familiar white lettering on a blue background. You'll see it on a grassy stretch of land more or less across the street from Town Hall. The sign dates to 1980, and its condition shows some signs of wear and tear -staining, fading, and peeling, especially on the front side. Side two is in pretty good condition. The full inscription reads: This area was settled in 1737 as part of the Town of Kent. A separate ecclesiastical society called the Society of East Greenwich, established in 1750, led to the founding of a church in 1756 and a separate town in 1786. It was named in honor of General Joseph Warren, hero of the Revolutionary War, who was slain in the battle of Bunker Hill. In the first century and a half of its life, Warren not only sent forty-three of its men into that war but later, even though engaged mainly in farming, the Town became known as an educational center. Five private schools and academies produced fifteen ministers and educators. Among them were Charles G. Finney, revivalist and president of Oberlin College 1851-1866, and Julian M. Sturtevant, minister and president of Illinois College 1844-1876. During a half century commencing in 1772, more than 2837 Warren emigrants took part in settling new territories to the north and west. The population of the town had increased to approximately 1100 by the year 1810 but decreased to a low of 303 in 1930 with the decline of agriculture and the local iron industry. Subsequent regrowth to 990 by 1979 was based on residential development and recreational features including Lake Waramaug, several inns, and a state park and forest. In 1963 Warren resident Eric Sloane, well-known American artist and author, revived countrywide the custom of celebrating our nation's independence by the simultaneous ringing of bells on July 4th. The focal point of the revival was the bell in the steeple of the Warren Congregational Church. The old one-room brick schoolhouse, built in 1784, was in continuous use for 140 years. In 1968 it was presented to the Town by Frank Reinhold. The Brick School and the Warren Academy have been restored and furnished with authentic articles of an earlier time, and are open by appointment for public visitation. Erected by the Town of Warren the Warren Historical Society and the Connecticut Historical Commission 1980

If you're into history and artillery; this is a cool sight to see. You won't miss this large cannon…read morelocated in Coe Memorial Park, downtown Torrington. There were two memorial plaques on it with information regarding this monument. It was presented in 1995 to the veterans of Torrington. The 155 mm cannon is a M114A2 Howitzer Medium; carriage was manufactured by Lufkin Foundry and Machine Company in 1944. When it was in use, the maximum range was 30,000 meters; the rate of fire was 4 rounds per minute. There was a truck that would tow this cannon and it would be manned by a six person crew. You can tell this is old, it's rusted and paint was peeling. Nonetheless, it was a powerful tool used to protect our troops; also a solemn reminder of all the lives lost. When in presence of this memorial, take a moment in silence, ponder, and appreciate the freedom we have due to all the men and women who sacrificed their lives for the USA.

If you're driving down one of the main drags in Torrington, you might do a double take at the sight…read moreof this huge gun sitting in the middle of a park! This 155 mm Howitzer gun sits in Coe Park among many veterans memorials - the Viet Nam fountain, the Torrington Veterans Memorial, and the Civil War memorial. It was presented to the city in 1995 as a gift by Torrington's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9086. Two plaques are mounted on the gun. The top one reads: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9086 Torrington, CT. 155mm Howitzer Presented to the City of Torrington All Veterans Memorial 1995 The second plaque cites some of the weapon's artillery specs.

Dedicated in 1884, this is an absolutely beautiful monument. It is a stunning 48 feet tall. It has…read moreornate and incredible detailed sculptures on all sides. I saw an old grizzled exhausted soldier sitting to catch a few minutes of rest. A grim looking citizen soldier holds his rifle in his right hand while his left hand is clenched in a fist of fury. A seated woman holds a book while two children crowd around her. A blacksmith stands tall and proud. The monument is capped by a Greek goddess holding her crown of laurels. There is artwork everywhere- sculpted panels and lamp posts made of rifles. And of course, there are inscribed plaques with the flowery language of the day. One reads: In honor of the patriotism and to perpetuate the memory of the 900 brave men who went forth from this town to fight in the war for the union. This monument has been erected by their townsmen that all who come after them may be mindful of their deeds, and fail not in the day of trial to emulate their example. 1861-1865 Another one reads: Brave men, who rallying at your country's call, Went forth to fight - if Heaven willed, to fall! Returned, ye walk with us through sunnier years, And hear your nation say, God bless you all! Brave men, who yet a heavier burden bore. And came not home to hearts by grief made sore! They call you dead and lo ye grandly live. Shrined in the nation's love forevermore! 1865-1885 So many of Connecticut's old towns have a monument or two like this. They are so easy to overlook, so easy to drive by without even realizing what they are. Look at the statues, look at the sadness in the faces. These are treasures.

This plaque memorializes another example of the many quiet heroes America has had over the…read morecenturies. Imagine this scenario..... a CT teacher named Prudence Crandall opens a school for young women of color. The CT General Assembly passes a law making what she did illegal. Crandall is arrested and jailed. Her plight became a national story, drawing abolitionist support from all over the country. The court ruling was overturned after a two year legal battle but the school eventually was forced to close because of harassment aimed at its young students. Years later, the state awarded her restitution for the way she was treated. This incredible story took place in Canterbury CT. The plaque's inscription reads: Prudence Crandall Where You Are Standing on May 24, 1833 The Connecticut General Assembly passes the Black Law expressly forbidding Prudence Crandall from recruiting African-American women for her school in Canterbury. Prudence refuses to obey the Black Law and is arrested and jailed. Her case is taken up by the Abolition Movement to attract nationwide attention to the injustices of slavery and prejudice. After almost two years of legal struggles and harassment of her students, Prudence's conviction is overturned by the Connecticut Supreme Court meeting in this place, and in 1838 the Black Law is repealed here. Even so, Prudence is forced to close her school for fear of her student's safety. Towards the end of her life, the General Assembly meeting here awards Prudence a pension to compensate her for the injustices done to her. The inscription is engraved on a metal scroll in front of the Old Statehouse. It's on your right side as you face the entrance.

A beautiful work of historical art. Commemorating important Connecticut events. Without the power…read moreof the yelp check in, I might have not noticed it, as I have walked right by it many times. Something to look for when you are visiting the old state house.

It's a very cohesive memorial on a small plot of greenery. Around an American flag, there are…read moremonuments to those who served and fell from Burlington from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. It seems most accessible parking at the historical society, or the church across the very busy route 4. There is also a gazebo on the green so you can observe them under a sheltered location. The ending of the Civil War memorial is a bit sad. At the conclusion of the list of names, it ends with, "and those known but to God".

I've seen quite a few veterans memorials, but until today I never saw one that honored vets of a…read moredifferent war on each side. This monument honors Burlington's Civil War vets on one side and World War One vets on the other side! Curiously, the Civil War plaque is in a lot better condition than the WW One plaque. The Civil War plaque bears the inscription: The Town Of Burlington Has Not Forgotten Her Beloved Brothers Who Offered Their Lives To Preserve The Union 1861 - 1865 A list of 88 names follows. Some of the names are preceded by an asterisk., The plaque is also dedicated to "and those known but to God". The World War One plaque bears the inscription: Let Us Hold In Honored Memory Those Who Served Their Country In The World War 1917 1919 A list of 43 names follows. The plaque is in poor condition and is very hard to read.

In the back of Plainville's Veterans Memorial Park, there is an imposing figure. The giant pedestal…read morehe stands on guarantees that. The monument, as stated in the title, is in honor of those from Plainville who served in the Civil War. There is also a cannon behind him, presumably also from the Civil War as it's dated 1863. Luckily it's pointed at the post office and not the pedestal (and also filled in with concrete). There are two benches in front of this monument where you can relax, and there are other monuments to other wars located in the park.

In the Central Business District of Plainville you'll find a patch of green in the form of a plaza…read moreknown as Veteran's Memorial Park. This very imposing granite monument was dedicated way back in 1913. It stands 22 feet tall and represents a uniformed Union soldier carrying a flag or a banner. The bottom of the flagpole rests on the ground while its pointed top rises over his left soldier. A simple inscription reads "In Memory of the Defenders of the Flag 1861-65". The statue was originally located in Central Square near the Municipal Complex, but was relocated to Veterans Memorial Park in 1945. One cool thing I found while researching its history was that when the statue was dismantled for the move, the contractors found a stash of old coins and a list of the 1913 workers hidden between sections of the monument. I love the fact they these artifacts, were lovingly re-installed where they were placed 100 years ago. How sweet is that?

My family and I were at the Celebrate New Britain event and stopped at this historical marker…read more Since there's a Yelp review on it, I'll add my two cents. The marker is located in Central Park next to the huge Soldiers' Monument; standing almost like a shadow against this grand obelisk. Don't let that take away from the significance of it. The marker was erected in 1971, with a combined effort of the City of New Britain and Connecticut Historical Commission. On the marker, there is a brief description of the city. It became a town in 1850 and the main sources of employment were blacksmithing and hardware manufacturing; it rapidly expanded and became known as the hardware city. A nice spot to stop, take a moment, and read this informative marker.

Once known as "The Hardware City of the World", the name "New Britain" is certainly an improvement…read moreover it's early name of "Great Swamp". This is a two-sided marker from the CT Historical Commission in the familiar white lettering on a blue background. It has the same inscription on both sides. It's Located in a small green known as Central Park, at the intersection of West Main Street and Main Street. The sign was dedicated in 1971 and remains in pretty good condition considering its age. It is showing some sides of faded paint on both the white lettering and blue background, but is still very readable. The full inscription reads: 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 January, 1871, by vote of 521 to 520. From small beginnings in blacksmith shops, hardware manufacturing developed rapidly; by end of the 19th century city was widely known as Hardware City of the World. Its most famous son, Elihu Burritt, the learned blacksmith became ardent advocate of international peace and advancement of education. First Normal School in Connecticut was established here 1850, now Central Connecticut State College. Erected by the City of New Britain and the Connecticut Historical Commission 1971

Excellent landmark. There are others must see and/or must visit spots around the area such as parks…read moreand monuments. If you are around the area, it is a must visit landmark in Hartford, CT.

I've always wondered whose statue this was until the other day when me and some of my fave Yelpers…read morewere walking around Hartford and we walked by it. Pretty awesome statue for sure.