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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD73_civil-war-memorial_Groton-CT.html
Erected byRobert A. Grayand dedicated tothe memory ofhis brave comradeswho offered their livesfor their countryin the War of1861 - 1865
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCVS_defenders-of-fort-griswold-middot-sept-middot-6th-1781-middot_Groton-CT.html
British Officer - "Who commands this fort "Colonel Ledyard - "I did sir, but you do now "
Killed - Lieut. Col. William Ledyard, CommandingCapt. Elijah Avery · Capt. Elisha Avery · Lieut. Ebenezer Avery · Ensign Daniel Aver…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCIX_spanish-flagship-gun_Groton-CT.html
This gun was taken from the wreck ofAdmiral Cervera's flagshipMaria Theresawhich fired the first shotJuly 3, 1898as she steamed from Santiago Harbor.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCIV_powder-magazine_Groton-CT.html
Built in 1843 for thestorage of gun Powder
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCIU_shot-furnace_Groton-CT.html
Built in 1843 - To heatcannon balls to setwooden vessels aflamewhen struck
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCIT_covered-way_Groton-CT.html
A pathway between the fort and the lower battery where soldiers using it were under cover from enemy gunfire.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCIQ_site-of-ye-ebenezer-avery-house_Groton-CT.html
Shelterwas afforded our wounded anddying soldiers within this houseafter the massacre at Ft. GriswoldSept. 6, 1781Moved in 1971 to Ft. GriswoldState Battlefield Park
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCIM_ye-ebenezer-avery-house_Groton-CT.html
Shelter was afforded our wounded & dying soldiers within this house, after the massacre at Fort Griswold, Sept. 6, 1781.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCIH_the-construction-of-fort-griswold_Groton-CT.html
In November 1775, Colonel Jedeiah Elderkin was directed by the Governor and the Council of Safety "to view the circumstances of the harbor at New London and neighboring places, and consider of the most proper place and manner of fortifying the sam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCIF_the-battle-of-groton-heights_Groton-CT.html
On the morning of September 6, 1781, a British fleet under the command of former American general Benedict Arnold appeared at the mouth of the Thames River. Arnold's mission was to destroy American privateers in New London and to capture military …