Monroe in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Monroe World War I Memorial

Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009

1. Monroe World War I Memorial

Inscription. In grateful recognition of the valor and devotion of the young men of this community who served in the World War for liberty and justice
1914 – 1919 Adams Fred Leroy • Anderlot William • Bachman George • Beardsley L Ben • Beardsley Ray M • Bevens Howard • Blakeman Philip S • Crouch William • Fohrenbach Fred W • Fohrenbach Henry • Fuller Leonard * • Jacot Herman • Judson Frank L • Levine Louis • Levine Max • Lucas Joseph P • Lucas Vincent S • Michlein John C • Pulaski Joseph • Turney George L • Witkousky Frank • Yekeltchick Isaac • Yekeltchick Jacob
Erected by the People of Monroe

Erected by People of Monroe.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 41° 19.324′ N, 73° 15.866′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut Route 25) and Pepper Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Located on the Stepney Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe CT 06468, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Birdsey’s Plain Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Birdsey’s Plain Stepney Baptist Church

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Original Bell of Stepney Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Burr Hawley & Burritt General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Birdsey’s Plain / Stepney Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bridgeport / Newtown Turnpike (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stepney Schoolhouse (approx. 1.4 miles away); Stepney Fire House #1 (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Regarding Monroe World War I Memorial. Twenty-four men and two women, the Misses Eleanor and Katherine Habersham, served in World War I. Two men would not return: George Bachman and Leonard Fuller. The monument was erected by the people of Monroe in the 1930’s.

Also see . . . The Stepney Green. (Submitted on December 10, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Monroe World War I Memorial on the Stepney Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009

2. Monroe World War I Memorial on the Stepney Green

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,269 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.