Meriden in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Count Casimir Pulaski
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 14, 2010
1. Count Casimir Pulaski Marker
“Father of the American Cavalry”
Born in Poland 1747; came to America 1777, entering as a volunteer; distinguished himself at Battle of Brandywine, promoted to the Rank of Brigadier General. Was mortally wounded in the seige of Savannah, Georgia. He died 1779.
Freedom shrieked when Pulaski Died.
[Inscription on the north side]:
Polish – American
Patriot
Aided the colonists
in their fight
for liberty
Dying gloriously
in action
Polonia Meriden
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1747.
Location. 41° 31.887′ N, 72° 47.661′ W. Marker is in Meriden in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Broad Street and Charles Street, in the median on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Meriden CT 06450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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: The Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Meriden / Meriden (within shouting distance of this marker); First Masonic Lodge in Meriden (within
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 14, 2010
2. Count Casimir Pulaski Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 14, 2010
3. Count Casimir Pulaski Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 14, 2010
4. Count Casimir Pulaski
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,691 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 18, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
