New Milford in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Roger Sherman
Roger Sherman
1721 - 1793, signer of
the Declaration of
Independence
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1721.
Location. 41° 34.664′ N, 73° 24.623′ W. Marker is in New Milford in Western Region, Connecticut. It is on Main Street south of Church Street, on the right when traveling north. 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 (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 (within shouting distance of this marker); New Milford WW II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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 August 7, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on July 18, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

