Moosup in Sterling in Northeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Rochambeau Encampment
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 4, 2019
1. Rochambeau Encampment Marker
French Troops Under
Rochambeau
Enroute from Yorktown
Encamped During November 1782
Erected by the State and
Deborah Avery Putnam
Chap. D.A.R.
Cooperating
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the The Washington-Rochambeau Route series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1782.
Location. 41° 41.472′ N, 71° 50.706′ W. Memorial is in Sterling in Northeastern Region, Connecticut. It is in Moosup. It is at the intersection of Plainfield Pike (Route 14A) and Sterling Hill Road, on the left when traveling east on Plainfield Pike. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Sterling CT 06377, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Sterling Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 2 miles away); Honor Roll Saint Josephs Church (approx. 2 miles away); United States Finishing Company World War I Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Sterling (approx. 2 miles away); St. John s Parish World War I Monument (approx. 3.8 miles away); Plainfield Veterans Monument (approx.
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 4, 2019
2. Rochambeau Encampment Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
