Picture Tolland: A Unique Grave Marker

TOLLAND, CT — The latest installment of the Picture Tolland series takes us to a unique gravestone.

It marks the grave of Revolutionary War veteran Medad Kellogg, who was a local hat maker.

This monument is made of zinc, which is also known as "white bronze," and is located in the East Cemetery in Tolland's Skungamaug Village. Historical Society officials believe it to be the only such marker in town.

Kellogg's hatter sign is on display at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum.

Here is his gravesite:

The Kellogg gravestone. (Tolland Historical Society).

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Picture Tolland is a periodic look at images of the town, past and present.