1st Company Governor's Horse Guards Marker

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280 Arch Rd
Avon, CT 06001

The First Company Governor's Horse Guards in Avon, CT, is the oldest continuously operated cavalry unit in the United States. They are known for their role as the first horse-mounted search and rescue unit in Connecticut, with headquarters located near the Church of Saint Ann and Miller Foods, Inc.

Visitors can catch a glimpse of the horses roaming on farmland along West Avon Road, bordered by a white fence. The Horse Guards hold public drills every Thursday at 7 pm, showcasing traditional cavalry formations and welcoming new members to join their ranks.

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Dan R.
8/24/2013

If you've ever driven on Route 167 between Simsbury and Farmington, you've probably seen a huge meadow with a white split rail fence around it. Maybe you've been lucky enough to drive by when you...

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