Monroe in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
PFC John K. Goett
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
1. PFC John K. Goett and Vietnam Memorial
PFC John K. Goett
Who Gave His Life
And All Those From
Monroe Who Served
During the Vietnam conflict
From 1964 – 1973
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1984
Erected 1984.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1914.
Location. 41° 19.91′ N, 73° 12.405′ W. Marker is in Monroe in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Monroe Turnpike (Connecticut Route 111) and Fan Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on Monroe Turnpike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe CT 06468, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline 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 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Monroe Korean War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Monroe World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); Monroe World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Rochambeau Route 1781 82 (within shouting distance of this marker); Barton L. Weller (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monroe (about 400 feet away); Monroe Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Bridgeport/Newtown Turnpike (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Also see . . .
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
2. PFC John K. Goett and Vietnam Memorial
The PFC John K. Goett and Vietnam Memorial is on the left. On the right is the Monroe Korean War Memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,211 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
