Ledyard in the Revolution

Named for Col. Ledyard - Pequot homeland. Tier 2 - One sourced story.

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[Verified] Ledyard, set off from Groton in 1836, was named for Col. William Ledyard, killed with his own sword after surrendering Fort Griswold. It is also the homeland of the Mashantucket Pequot. - Friends of Fort Griswold

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