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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z7H_u-s-submarine-memorial-a-war-memorial_Groton-CT.html
To perpetuate the memory of those gallant shipmates who gave their lives during World War II. Dedicated by U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II.
U.S. Submarines still on their last patrol.
Sealion SS195 December 10, 1941; S-36 SS141 Janua…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z7F_wall-of-honor-a-war-memorial_Groton-CT.html
In grateful memory of these submariners who died in the service of their country during World War II. They stand in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die so that freedom might live. Their final resting places are known only to the Al…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1APE_reproduction-of-nantucket-islands-brant-point-lighthouse_Groton-CT.html
Mystic Seaport's lighthouse is a reproduction of Nantucket Island's Brant Point Lighthouse. Built in 1966, it is an exact replica in size and scale and uses a fourth order Fresnel lens.Only the second lighthouse built in the English American colon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1979_groton_Groton-CT.html
As part of New London Plantation, Groton was settled in 1646 by John Winthrop, the younger, and a band of Puritans from Massachusetts. The town separated from New London in 1705, and was named for the Winthrop manor in England. One of the last bat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIQV_avery-memorial_Groton-CT.html
[West Side of Marker Stone]
This memorial marks the site ofthe home built in 1656 byCaptain James Averythe founder of the family now knownas the Groton Averys. ThisHive of the Averyswas owned and occupied by itsfamous builder until his death. I…
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