Sherman in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Sherman World War I Memorial

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 24, 2009

1. Sherman World War I Memorial

Inscription. In Honor of the Citizens of
The Town of Sherman
Who Served Their Country in the World War
1914 1918 Alfredson David • Atkins Charles S. • * Blantin Ernest • Blantin John Jr. • Boo Axel • Burch Elvin H. • Cussler Edward • Gentles Robert B. • Herterich William • Humphreys Frederick B. • Hungerford Louis R. • Hungerford Reid M. • Johnson Charles L. • Lundmark August E. • Lundmark Herman O. • O’Connor George • Parker William H. • Swanson John A. • Szaboly Peter • Tiebout Donald C. • Tieboult William B. Jr. • Waite Malcolm I. • Wilson John A. • Wilson Julius L. • * Woodin Earl

That government of the people, by the people,
for the people shall not perish from the earth.
(signature of) Abraham Lincoln

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 41° 34.661′ N, 73° 29.899′ W. Marker is in Sherman in Western Region, Connecticut. It is on Connecticut Route 39 0.1 miles north of Sawmill Road, on the left when traveling north. Located in front of the Sherman Senior Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sherman CT 06784, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is on the Connecticut Shoreline,

on the Gold Coast,

and in Greater Bridgeport.

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 Fairfield County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sherman Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Sherman (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oblong Meeting House (approx. 2.3 miles away in New York); The First Oblong Friends Meeting House (approx. 2.3 miles away in New York); Akin Hall (approx. 2.9 miles away in New York); Mizzen Top Hotel (approx. 3 miles away in New York); Living Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away in New York); The Oblong (approx. 3.7 miles away in New York). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 24, 2009

2. Sherman World War I Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,406 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.