Plainville in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Plainville Civil War Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 7, 2010
1. Plainville Civil War Memorial
Of The
Defenders Of The Flag
1861 - 1865
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 41° 40.187′ N, 72° 52.006′ W. Marker is in Plainville in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Maple Street and Whiting Street, on the left when traveling west on Maple Street. Located in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plainville CT 06062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. 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 Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Plainville Korean War Vietnam War Monument (a few steps from this marker); Plainville Persian Gulf War Monument (a few steps from this marker); Plainville World War I & II Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Olde East Street Burying Grounds (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Farmington Canal 1828-1848 (approx. 0.9 miles away); Come Ye To The Waters (approx. 3.1 miles away); 1985 Bicentennial Time Capsule (approx. 3.3 miles away); Bristol Persian Gulf War Monument (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plainville.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Legend of Will Warrens Den (was approx. 2.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 7, 2010
2. Plainville Civil War Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 7, 2010
3. Plainville Civil War Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 7, 2010
4. 3-inch Ordnance Rifle
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 7, 2010
5. The Muzzle of the Cannon
Casting Marks: T.T.SL. No 593 P.I.G. 1863 816
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,469 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
