Preston honors American Revolution veterans with a simple monument on a small green. The monument, at the intersection of Shetucket Turnpike (Route 165) and Old Shetucket Turnpike, features an eagle atop a granite pillar. A dedication on the front (west) side of the pillar reads, “In memory of the patriots of Preston who served in […]
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New Haven honors veterans of the Spanish-American and Philippine–American wars with a statue of a Marine. The Spanish-American War Monument in Edgewood Park was dedicated in 1926 to honor veterans of that war, the 1902 Philippine Insurrection and 1901-2 China Relief Expedition. The monument depicts a Marine wearing a floppy hat and charging with a […]
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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 […]
Enfield honors its Civil War and World War I veterans with a granite monument topped by a bronze infantryman. The Soldiers’ Monument, near the corner of Church and North Main streets, was dedicated in 1885 to honor Enfield’s Civil War heroes. A dedication plaque on the monument’s front (south) face reads, “In memory of the […]
Suffield honors its Civil War veterans with an 1888 monument near the southern end of the Suffield green. The Soldiers’ Monument bears a dedication on its front (south) face reading, “Suffield erects this memorial in honor of her citizen soldiers who died serving their country that the Union might be preserved. 1861-65.” The monument features […]
Suffield honors its veterans with a five-sided granite monument incorporating plaques from an earlier memorial.
Windsor Locks honors its veterans with a granite building that hosts a collection of memorials and a museum. Memorial Hall was dedicated in 1891 as a home for the town’s Grand Army of the Republic post. The building stands at the corner of Elm Street (Route 140) and Main Street (Route 159). A dedication inscribed […]
Today we thank and salute those who served.
New Haven’s Grove Street Cemetery is one of the nation’s first suburban, park-like cemeteries. The cemetery marks the final resting place of many notable Connecticut residents. Some historical figures buried there include statesman Roger Sherman, Civil War Admiral Andrew Hull Foote (who is also honored on Cheshire’s Soldiers’ Monument); David Humphreys (a Derby native and […]