Milford in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
Photographed by Dave Pelland, March 12, 2009
1. Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Marker
[ North Side ]
To the Memory of the Men
Who Risked Their Lives That
The Nation Might Live
1861-1865
[ South Side ]
George Van Horn Post
No. 39. G.A.R.
And Friends
[ Battle names at the base of the soldier on top: ]
Gettysburg • Port Hudson • Fort Fisher • Appomattox
Erected 1888 by George Van Horn Post, GAR.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 41° 13.257′ N, 73° 3.57′ W. Marker is in Milford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Broad Street (Connecticut Route 162) and Center Street, on the left when traveling north on Broad Street. Located on the Milford Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milford CT 06460, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in the Connecticut River Valley, on the Connecticut Shoreline, and in Greater New Haven. 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 New Haven County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Milford Memorial Flag Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); Milford Korea - Vietnam Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Milford Volunteer Fire Department (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milford World War II Memorial
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Photographed by Dave Pelland, March 12, 2009
2. Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010
3. North Side
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010
4. South Side
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010
5. Soldiers' And Sailors' Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010
6. Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
circa 1920
7. Soldiers Monument, Milford, Conn.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2009, by Dave Pelland of Milford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,222 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on January 9, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2009, by Dave Pelland of Milford, Connecticut. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 9, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 7. submitted on April 26, 2018. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
