Thomaston in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Thomaston Soldiers Memorial
Erected By
C.L. Russell Post, No. 68,
G.A.R.
And Citizens,
In Commemoration Of The
Soldiers Who Served In
The Civil War
[ battle names inscribed on the column ]
Cold Harbor Gettysburg Cedar Creek Appomattox
Erected 1902 by C.L. Russell Post No. 68 G.A.R.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 41° 40.438′ N, 73° 4.365′ W. Marker is in Thomaston in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Park Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Located in Kenea Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Thomaston CT 06787, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Connecticut’s Berkshire Foothills and in the Litchfield Hills. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Litchfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomaston Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Thomaston World War I Monument (a few steps from this marker); Thomastons Three Tower Clocks (within shouting distance of this marker); The Morse Block (within shouting distance of this marker); The American Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Fr. Michael J. McGivney (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clifford R. French Post (about 500 feet away); Thomaston (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thomaston.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,388 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.


