Isham G. Harris

Born near here, 1818. Was the only governor of Confederate State of Tennessee. In congress 1849-54; elected governor, 1857-59-61. When U. S. forces captured Nashville, joined staff of Army of Tennessee for remainder of War. Fled to Mexico, 1865; returned ...

Meriden Korea – Vietnam Memorial

In memory

of

the citizens

of Meriden

who answered

their

country’s call

Vietnam

1961 – 1975

Earl Bauchmann • Michael Chmura • Albert Christy • Wayne Cyr • Louis Dagle • Richard Hensley • Edward Jurek • Frank Kiewlen • Patrick King ...

Montgomery Theatre

Opened in Oct. 1860 as the South moved closer to secession, the theatre was significant in the social, cultural and political life of the city. In the early months, John Wilkes Booth performed here, Bryant Minstrels introduced "Dixie," which was ...

Wisconsin State Fair Park

In 1892, this site became the permanent home of the Wisconsin State Fair after its purchase a year earlier by the State Agricultural Society. Until then, the Fair had moved annually since the first one in Janesville in 1851.

Over ...

Littleton War Memorial

This memorial is dedicated to the millions of men and women of the United States who served their country during World War II. The cause was freedom. Their actions and sacrifices will always be remembered. November 11, 2000

American Theater of ...

First Masonic Lodge in Meriden

Near This Site

Meridian Lodge No. 77

A. F. & A. M.

Was Instituted As

The First Masonic

Lodge In Meriden

On Jan. 1, 1851

Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Charles Street, on the left ...

The Endview Spring

The Civil War at Endview

The fresh water bubbling from this natural spring has supported wildlife and the various residents on this property: Indian hunting parties, the Harwood/Curtis families, and military encampments. During the American Revolution, General George Washington’s soldiers stopped ...

Grundy County

Established 1844: named in honor of Felix Grundy of Virginia. Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court; Rep. in Congress from Tenn. 1811-1814. US Senator 1829-38. Attorney Gen. in President Van Buren's Cabinet. At the time of his death in ...

Battle Park

During the Battle of White Plains, the Americans under General Washington were forced off Chatterton’s Hill after inflicting heavy casualties on British troops, checking their advance into Westchester.

Revolutionary War Heritage Trail

Marker is on Battle Avenue, on the right when traveling ...

15th Battery New York Light Artillery

First Brigade - Artillery Reserve

Army of the Potomac

First Brigade Artillery Reserve

New York Light Artillery

15th Battery

Four 12 pounders

Captain Patrick Hart commanding

July 2 Engaged in the Peach Orchard retired about dark and reported to Brig. Gen. R.O. Tyler Artillery Reserve.

July 3 Ordered ...