Guilford Center in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Soldiers' Monument on the Guilford Green

Photographed by Conrad Ward, November 24, 2024

1. Soldiers' Monument on the Guilford Green Marker

Inscription.
The centerpiece of the Green is the Soldiers' Monument. Of the 308 Guilford men who fought for the Union in the American Civil War, 62 lost their lives, and it was in their remembrance that the monument was commissioned. The pedestal's cornerstone, made of Leete's Island pink granite, was laid on Memorial Day 1877. Fundraising for the statue continued until 1887, when it was finally dedicated.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 41° 16.962′ N, 72° 40.931′ W. Marker is in Guilford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Guilford Center. It is on Whitfield Street (Connecticut Route 77) south of Broad Street, on the left when traveling south. Located on the Guilford Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guilford CT 06437, 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,

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in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Guilford Soldier's Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Jouachim (within shouting distance of this marker); Lighting on the Guilford Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Fitz-Greene Halleck (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaumpishuh (within shouting distance of this marker); The Guilford Green as a Common (within shouting distance of this marker); Size of the Guilford Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor William Leete (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guilford.

Photographed by Conrad Ward, November 24, 2024

2. Soldiers' Monument on the Guilford Green Marker

Soldiers' Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Conrad Ward, May 4, 2025

3. Soldiers' Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 845 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.