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

Branford Soldiers Monument

 
 
Branford Soldiers Monument image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010
1. Branford Soldiers Monument
Inscription.
Branford
To Her Brave Sons
Who Fought In The War
Of The Rebellion
1861 – 1865
One Country – One Flag
GAR
1885

[ battle names inscribed on the column ]
Antietam • Fredericksburg • Shiloh • Gettysburg • Vicksburg • Port Hudson • New Berne • Chancellorsville
 
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
 
Location. 41° 16.878′ N, 72° 48.637′ W. Marker is in Branford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Branford Center. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Town Hall Drive, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Located next to Branford Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Branford CT 06405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument 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: Branford (a few steps from this marker); Cenotaph (within shouting distance of this marker); Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Branford Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Last Horse Tying Ring in Branford (about 300 feet away); Totokett House (about 400 feet away); Meeting of Ministers
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(about 400 feet away); Founding of Yale College (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Branford.
 
Branford Soldiers Monument image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010
2. Branford Soldiers Monument
Branford Soldiers Monument image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010
3. Branford Soldiers Monument
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,236 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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Jun. 16, 2026