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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWIM_fort-trumbull_New-London-CT.html
This five-sided fort was built between 1839 and 1852 to protect New London Harbor as part of a broad system of coastal fortification undertaken by the federal government. This is the third Fort Trumbull built on this promontory, which was known as…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWHF_shaw-mansion_New-London-CT.html
Built 1756 byCaptain Nathaniel Shaw, Senior· ? ? ? · ? ? ? · Continental, Colonial and StateNaval OfficeofNathaniel Shaw, JuniorNew London, ConnecticutDuring the War of theAmerican Revolution.He was appointedNaval Agentby theC…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWHD_nathan-hale_New-London-CT.html
Born inCoventry ConnecticutJune 6, 1755
A schoolmasterin New London,A captainin the Continental Armywho "resign'd his lifea sacrifice to hiscountry's Libertyat New YorkSept. 22d1776"
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWHC_21st-regt-conn-vol_New-London-CT.html
Erected Sept. 5, 1898by the State of Connecticutin honor ofherCitizen Soldiers
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWHA_city-of-new-london_New-London-CT.html
FoundedMay 6, 1646John Winthrop, the younger6th Governor of Cennecticut
IncorporatedJanuary 8, 1784Act of the General Assemblymeeting in New Haven
"Meeting House Green"Public meetings were held at the Congregational Church near this site bet…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWH6_shaw-mansion_New-London-CT.html
Nathaniel Shaw came to New London around 1730 to take advantage of the town's increasing maritime opportunities. He and his son, Nathaniel Jr. became successful merchants.
In 1756 the older Shaw began building this mansion. Despite the abundanc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWH0_whaling-in-new-london_New-London-CT.html
Human relationship with sea mammals has evolved through the past 300 years.
Oil from whales and seals was exploited, yet essential to developing our industrial revolution in the 19th century. The wealth accumulated from whaling was invested in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWGY_nathan-hale-schoolhouse_New-London-CT.html
Owned and operated byThe Connecticut Society of theSons of the American Revolution