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Stonington in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Stonington Land Battery

 
 
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 27, 2013
1. Stonington Land Battery Marker
Inscription.
½ Mile South
Stonington
Land Battery
Repulsed a British
Naval Force, 1814

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.
 
Location. 41° 20.195′ N, 71° 54.42′ W. Marker is in Stonington, Connecticut, in New London County. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and Broad Street, on the left when traveling south on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stonington CT 06378, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Silas Holmes House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Railroad Operated in Connecticut (about 600 feet away); Thomas Howe House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Defenders Of The Fort (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stonington Community Garden (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stonington.
 
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Stonington Land Battery Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 27, 2013
2. Stonington Land Battery Marker
Stonington Land Battery Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 27, 2013
3. Stonington Land Battery Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 588 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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