New Milford in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

In Memory of Peter Joseph Orenski

"The Flag Man"

— April 21, 1940 to August 13, 2006 —

In Memory of Peter Joseph Orenski Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 4, 2023

1. In Memory of Peter Joseph Orenski Marker

Inscription.
Residents of New Milford and Flag Lovers around the world will remember the renowned vexillologist for his generosity and kindness.

Peter organized a New Milford Flag Design Competition and a winner was selected by a panel of judges.

The New Milford Flag was dedicated on July 4, 1995

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1995.

Location. 41° 34.661′ N, 73° 24.618′ W. Marker is in New Milford, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. Marker is on Main Street just south of Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Church Street, New Milford CT 06776, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roger Sherman (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Roger Sherman (a few steps from this marker); New Milford Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); New Milford Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); New Milford WW I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Neptune (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Milford WW II Memorial

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(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.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 4, 2023

2. In Memory of Peter Joseph Orenski Marker

New Milford Flag image. Click for full size.

courtesy of Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)

3. New Milford Flag

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 7, 2023.