Lt. Col. R. Edward Yeilding

After flying more than 90 worldwide reconnaissance missions, in 1990 Lt. Col. Ed Yeilding set a coast to coast aircraft speed record of 67 minuets 54 seconds flying an SR-71 spy plane, which is now at the Smithsonian.

Inducted 2007

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Edward A. Connell Heritage Park

Edward A. Connell

Heritage Park

This park dedicated May 19, 1984

As a Tribute to His Service

As Supertindent of Parks

From 1952 to 1974

Writer, Orator, Philosopher, Statesman

Teacher and Friend

He Brought Beauty to Stamford's Parks

and

Everlasting Pleasure to Stamford's People

Marker is at the intersection of ...

Charles E. Rowell

This Memorial

Is Erected to The

Memory Of

Charles E. Rowell

Mayor of Stamford

Jan. 1, 1911 to Dec. 31, 1913

Born May 2, 1849

Died March 29, 1914

A skilfull physician, a loyal friend,

an efficient public officer, he

served the truth as he saw it with ...

In Memory of Mason, Simonds & Mingus

[Marker Front]:

In memory of

Mason, Simonds, & Mingus.

Who fell near this place

in battle with the Indians.

Sept. 29, 1812.

[Marker Side]:

This Monument was erected in 1857 by Joshua R. Giddings

The land on which it ...

Unusual Gravestones

Fascinating people from Boston’s history lie in this burying ground.

Look to the left for the double Worthylake gravestone, dating from 1718. Worthylake was the first keeper of the Boston Light. He and his wife and daughter drowned as they rowed ...

Parade Ground

This parade ground appears on a map from the 1830s, when the second Fort Trumbull was still standing. Its use dates back at least that far. The army conducted drills and inspections of troops on this stretch of land ...

Caroline Lee Hentz

Educator and author Caroline Hentz was among the first female novelists

in America. Her 13 volumes were some of the most popular in the U.S. during the mid-1800s, and her three dramas were produced in major cities.

Inducted 2007

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Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus

Discoverer of America

Presented By

Stamford Chapter

Unico National

Dedicated October 12, 1960

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Stamford Chapter

Unico National

"A Service Club"

Unity

Neighborliness

Integrity

Charity

Opportunity

"Service Above Self"

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.

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The Mathers

Several generations of great 17th and 18th century New England divines are buried here. Increase (1639-1723), the father; Cotton (1663-1728), the son; and Samuel Mather (1706-1785) the grandson, belonged to a remarkable family of ministers. At a time when the ...

Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals

In 1891, G.W. Goethals, in his role as supervisor of public works on the Tennessee River, reported directly to the Secretary of War. Later, he was Chief Engineer for the construction of the Panamal Canal.

Inducted 2007

City of Florence

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