Farmington in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Lest We Forget
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 21, 2010
1. Lest We Forget Marker
The main body of about 4000 men was composed of the Regiments of Bourbonnais, Royal Deux-Ponts, Soissonnais and Saint Once, and the artillery. The regiments marched in the foregoing order on successive days from Providence, always keeping between each other the distance of a day's march. The artillery followed immediately in the rear of the second regiment. General Count de Rochambeau marched at the head of the main body and the regiments camped successively a little south of Farmington Village June 25, 26, 27 and 28, 1781. On its return the army marched in two columns, keeping between each other the distance of a day's march, and camped successively in the southern part of the village October 28 and 29, 1782.
A left flank guard of about 600 Hussars and light infantry, under the
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Maps of the marches and camp sites of the army and literature regarding our French Allies in the Revolution may be seen at the village library.
Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth Branch, Connecticut Society,
Sons of the American Revolution.
1926
Erected 1926 by Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth Branch, Connecticut Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), and the The Washington-Rochambeau Route series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1848.
Location. 41° 43.562′ N, 72° 49.444′ W. Marker is in Farmington in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Farmington Avenue (Connecticut Route 4) and Main Street ( Route 10), on the left when traveling east on Farmington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farmington
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 21, 2010
2. Lest We Forget Marker
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Farmington and the Freedom Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Farmington (approx. 0.6 miles away); "American Board" (approx. 0.7 miles away); American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions (approx. 0.7 miles away); Rochambeau Route 1781-82 (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Farmington (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Farmington Canal (approx. 2 miles away); Canal Aqueduct (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmington.
Other markers no longer nearby. Pitkin's Basin (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Unionville Feeder Canal (was approx. 1.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing); The Legend of Will Warrens Den (was approx. 1.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,724 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on January 13, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
