New Milford in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Roger Sherman
once lived
Roger Sherman
Born 1721 Died 1793
One of the Signers of the
Declaration of Independence
Erected by Roger Sherman Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1721.
Location. 41° 34.661′ N, 73° 24.622′ W. Marker is in New Milford in Western Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Located in front of the Town Hall of New Milford. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Church St, New Milford CT 06776, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Roger Sherman (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Peter Joseph Orenski (here, next to this marker); New Milford Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); New Milford WW I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); New Milford Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Neptune (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Milford WW II Memorial (about 300 feet away); Ships Bell of the U.S.S. Pittsburgh (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Milford.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,737 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

