In Memory of Captain Samuel Chester Reid Historical

In Memory of Captain Samuel Chester Reid Historical (HM1X4Y)

Location: Norwich, CT 06360 New London County
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Country: United States of America
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N 41° 32.19', W 72° 5.003'

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In Memory of
Captain Samuel Chester Reid
1783 — 1861
Born at Norwich, Conn. Aug. 25, 1783.
During the War of 1812 commander of the
American privateer General Armstrong.
Captain Reid planned the United States
Flag which was adopted by Congress in 1818,
Providing for thirteen permanent stripes
And for stars increasing with the
admission of new states.
Erected by the Eastern Connecticut
Council Boy Scouts of America and
Samuel Chester Reid Memorial Association
During George Washington Bicentenary 1932.
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HM NumberHM1X4Y
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Year Placed1932
Placed ByThe Eastern Connecticut Council Boy Scouts of America and Samuel Chester Reid Memorial Association
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, March 6th, 2017 at 9:04am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 743305 N 4602424
Decimal Degrees41.53650000, -72.08338333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 41° 32.19', W 72° 5.003'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds41° 32' 11.4" N, 72° 5' 0.18" W
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Area Code(s)860
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 230 Washington St, Norwich CT 06360, US
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