Litchfield in Northwest Hills Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Wadhams Brothers Memorial

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 24, 2010

1. Wadhams Brothers Memorial

Inscription.
[ west side ]
Wadhams
The battle is fought,
the victory won.
Rest, Soldiers, Rest.

[ north side ]
Edward Wadhams
1st Sergt.
Co. E. 8. Regt. C.V.
Killed near Fort Darling Va.
May 16, 1864
Aged 27

[ east side ]
Capt.
Luman Wadhams
Co. A. 2. C.V.A.
Wounded at the Battle
Cold Harbor Va. June 1.
Died June 3, 1864
Aged 29

[ south side ]
Lieut.
Henry W. Wadhams
Co. K. 14. C.V.
Killed at North Anna Va.
May 26, 1864
Aged 33

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1864.

Location. 41° 44.283′ N, 73° 11.952′ W. Marker is in Litchfield in Northwest Hills Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Whites Wood Road and Russell Street, on the left when traveling west on Whites Wood Road. Located in West Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Litchfield CT 06759, 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.

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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: Mustered Out (within shouting distance of this marker); Litchfield (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Orchard (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oliver Wolcott Jr. Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Stone Walls • Chestnut Grove • Wet Meadow (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Garden (approx. 0.6 miles away); Welcome to the Tapping Reeve Meadow (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Litchfield (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Litchfield.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Earliest American Law School (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 24, 2010

2. Wadhams Brothers Memorial

Edward Wadhams
1st Sergt.
Co. E. 8. Regt. C.V.
Killed near Fort Darling Va.
May 16, 1864
Aged 27

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 24, 2010

3. Wadhams Brothers Memorial

Capt.
Luman Wadhams
Co. A. 2. C.V.A.
Wounded at the Battle
Cold Harbor Va. June 1.
Died June 3, 1864
Aged 29

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 24, 2010

4. Wadhams Brothers Memorial

Lieut.
Henry W. Wadhams
Co. K. 14. C.V.
Killed at North Anna Va.
May 26, 1864
Aged 33

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 24, 2010

5. Wadhams Brothers Memorial

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 24, 2010

6. Wadhams Brothers Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,052 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 25, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.