Poquonock Bridge in Groton in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Civil War Memorial
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2009
1. Civil War Memorial Marker
Robert A. Gray
and dedicated to
the memory of
his brave comrades
who offered their lives
for their country
in the War of
1861 – 1865
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 41° 21.293′ N, 72° 4.721′ W. Marker is in Groton in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is in Poquonock Bridge. It is at the intersection of Monument Street and Smith Street, on the right when traveling west on Monument Street. The marker is located in Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Groton CT 06340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is on the Connecticut Shoreline, in Greater New London, in Mystic and the Eastern Shore, and in the Thames River Valley. 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 New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Groton Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish Flagship Gun (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Battle of Groton Heights (about 400 feet away); Col. William Ledyard (about 400 feet away); The Construction of Fort Griswold (about 400 feet away); Defenders of Fort Griswold Sept 6th 1781 (about 400 feet away); Death of Major William Montgomery (about 500 feet away); Covered Way (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groton.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2009
2. Marker in Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
The Groton Battle Monument can be seen in this photo beyond the monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,495 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
