The Battle of Ridgefield

April 27, 1777

The chief engagement of Connecticut’s only inland battle during the War for Independence was fought approximately 100 yards from this site. Several hundred hastily-mustered militia joined a handful of Continental troops under Generals Benedict Arnold and Gold Stilliman ...

Robert Ruark

1915–1965. Columnist and author. His 1957 novel The Old Man and the Boy based on childhood visits with grandparents 1 block W.

Marker is at the intersection of Howe Street (North Carolina Route 211) and Nash Street, on the right when ...

Newberry County Confederate Monument

This is a record of sacred dead. They were the soldiers of the Southern Confederact, from Newberry District, South Carolina, who battled for right and perished. Thus their living comrades and they who loved them memorize their lives.

Marker is on ...

Newberry County World War II Monument

In honor of all who served our country and dedicated to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II.

1941 - 1945

Marker is on Nance Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Danbury World War II Memorial

In Memory of All Danbury

World War II Veterans

This memorial is in honor of all of World War II Veterans who were involved in the fight for the freedom of America and the free world.

Whether they fought in the Pacific or ...

Battle of Nashville

(December 16, 1864)

After the withdrawal from the main Confederate line at Peach Orchard Hill, Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Lee formed a battle line across Franklin Pike 400 yards east of here with 200 men from the remnants of Brig. Gen. ...

Santorini Cable Car

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Foundation

Santorini’s Cable Car

Gift of the founder to the 14 communities of the island

Marker can be reached from the intersection of the Santorini Cable Car Station and ...

Phoebus

Settled as Mill Creek and Strawberry Banks by English Colonists, the Town of Phoebus was “Roseland Farm” until 1871 when it was divided into lots and became known as Chesapeake City. When the town was incorporated in 1900, it was ...

3rd Battle of Winchester

September 19, 1864

In the late summer of 1864 General Philip H. Sheridan with 41,000 Federals was ordered to take the vital Shenandoah Valley.Opposing this force was a Confederate army of 18,000 under General Jubal A. Early stationed north and east ...

Battle of Ridgefield Dead

In defense of American Independence

at the Battle of Ridgefield

April 27, 1777

died

Eight Patriots

who were laid in this ground

companioned by

Sixteen British Soldiers

Living, their enemies, Dying their guests,

in honor of service and sacrifice

this Memorial is placed

for the strengthening of hearts.

Marker is on Main ...