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The Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777
Ridgefield, Connecticut
British General Tryon’s Raid...
The Battle of Ridgefield
April 27, 1777
The chief engagement of Connecticut’s...
Battle of Ridgefield Dead
In defense of American Independence
at the Battle of...
Battle of Ridgefield
April 27, 1777
The Third and Chief
Engagement ...
Results for Battle of Ridgefield
The Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777
Ridgefield, Connecticut
British General Tryon’s Raid on Danbury occurred on April 26, 1777. The beginning of the 1777 campaign was the first British invasion and the only pitched battle in Connecticut. Following the burning of Danbury the British troops marched through ...
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 ...
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 ...
Battle of Ridgefield
April 27, 1777
The Third and Chief
Engagement Occurred
on This Ridge
Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
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