Eastford in Northeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Nathaniel Lyon Birthplace
October 11, 2018
1. Nathaniel Lyon Birthplace Marker
Brig. General
Nathaniel Lyon
First Union General
Killed in Civil War
Aug. 10, 1861
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is August 10, 1861.
Location. 41° 50.848′ N, 72° 4.935′ W. Marker is in Eastford in Northeastern Region, Connecticut. It is on Kingsbury Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eastford CT 06242, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Windham County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ashford (approx. 2.7 miles away); Constitution Oak (approx. 2.7 miles away); Eastford Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.7 miles away); Eastford (approx. 3.7 miles away); John Perry (approx. 3.8 miles away); Chaplin (approx. 3.8 miles away); Abington Meeting House (approx. 3.9 miles away); Abington Congregational Meeting House (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eastford.
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Also see . . . Nathaniel Lyon wiki. (Submitted on November 20, 2018.)
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4. General Nathaniel Lyon
“General Lyon was born at Ashford, Conn., July 14th 1819; was graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and entered the army July, 1841 ; took part in the Indian campaign in Florida ; was sent to Mexico at the commencement of the war, and was wounded at the Belen Gate ; was appointed captain in 1851, and remained in active frontier duty in Kansas until in April, 1861, he was placed in charge of the United States Arsenal at St. Louis, Mo., and afterward appointed commandant of the post. In May, 1861, he enrolled a large number of volunteers and surrounded Camp Jackson, compelling a prompt surrender. He was killed at the battle of Wilson's Creek.” -- Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War,, 1895.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2018. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2018. 4. submitted on August 27, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
