Ledyard honors its Civil War heroes with a granite obelisk outside one of the town’s libraries. The monument was erected in 1873 to honor Ledyard residents killed in the conflict. A dedication on the monument’s front (north) face reads, “In honor of the men of Ledyard who fought for the preservation of the Union in […]
The Gales Ferry section of Ledyard honors war veterans with a small park and monument. Memorial Parklet, at the intersection of Military Highway and Hurlbutt Road, was created in 1920. The park features a granite monument, dedicated in 1956, that features an eagle atop a 7-foot column. A dedication on the monument’s shaft reads, “Dedicated […]