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

Danbury Black Soldiers Monument

Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 5, 2024

1. Danbury Black Soldiers Monument

Inscription. Dedicated to the Memory
of the Black Soldiers of the
Greater Danbury who served in
the 29th and 30th Regiments Conn.
Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War
1861 — 1865

Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Civil.

Location. 41° 23.163′ N, 73° 26.606′ W. Monument is in Danbury in Western Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of South Street (Connecticut Route 53) and Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling east on South Street. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Danbury CT 06810, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial monument is on the Connecticut Shoreline

and in Greater Bridgeport.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker: They Came in Peace (a few steps from this marker); Danbury Area Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Merchant Marine Monument (a few steps from this marker); Dignity Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Nathan E. Hickok (within shouting distance of this marker); Afghanistan Iraq Veterans War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee R. Hartell (within shouting distance of this marker); Danbury Area Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danbury.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 5, 2024

2. Danbury Black Soldiers Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.