New Milford in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
In Memory of Peter Joseph Orenski
"The Flag Man"
| | April 21, 1940 to August 13, 2006 | |
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 4, 2023
1. In Memory of Peter Joseph Orenski Marker
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.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. 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 in Western Region, Connecticut. It 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.
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: 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 WW I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); New Milford Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Neptune
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 4, 2023
2. In Memory of Peter Joseph Orenski Marker
courtesy of Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)
3. New Milford Flag
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 9 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.
