West Cornwall in Northwest Hills Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Major General John Sedgwick
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
1. Major General John Sedgwick Marker
used in the Mexican and Civil Wars and
given by the government of the
United States is in honour of
Major General John Sedgwick
Commander of the Sixth Corps
Army of the Potomac
who gave his life for the
preservation of the Union.
A skilled soldier, a brave
leader, a beloved commander
and a loyal gentleman.
The fittest place where man can die
is where man dies for man.
[ Back of Monument: ]
Vera Cruz
Cerro Gordo
Puebla
Cherubusco
Molino del Rey
Mexico
Fair Oaks
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Gettysburg
the Wilderness
Spottsylvania
Erected 1900.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 41° 53.85′ N, 73° 16.97′ W. Marker is in Cornwall in Northwest Hills Region, Connecticut. It is in West Cornwall. It is at the intersection of Cornwall Hollow Road (Connecticut Route 43) and Ford Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on Cornwall Hollow Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Cornwall Hollow Rd, West Cornwall CT 06796, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Memorials and markers to John Sedgwick
Also see . . . John Sedgwick. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 18, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
2. Rear of Sedgwick Monument
The rear of the memorial lists battles that Gen. Sedgwick participated in during the Mexican War and the Civil War.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
3. Major General John Sedgwick Monument
James J. Hawley, sculptor, George W. Keller, architect. Sculpture: Granite with bronze reliefs is approx. 12 ft. x 6 ft. x 3Ό ft. Dedicated May 30, 1900
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
4. Relief Image of Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick from Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
5. Cannon from Sedgwick Monument
The cannon and cannon balls surrounding the memorial were used in the Mexican and Civil Wars.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
6. Sedgwick Monument and Grave
The gravesite of Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick can be seen in the background to the right.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
7. Grave of John Sedgwick
Maj. Gen. Sedgwick is buried in Cornwall Hollow Cemetery, located across the road from the monument.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
8. Sedgwick Grave Inscription
Born in
Cornwall Hollow
Sept. 13, 1813,
Killed near
Spottsylvania C.H., Va.
May 9, 1864
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Library of Congress
9. Major General John Sedgwick of 2nd Regular Army Cavalry Regiment
Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, between 1861 and 1864.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,903 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 9. submitted on September 17, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
