Kensington in Berlin in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
First Civil War Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
1. First Civil War Monument
[ north side ]
Of Those Who Perished in Suppressing
The Southern Rebellion
How sleep the brave who sink to rest.
By all their country's wishes blest.
1863
Soldiers
[ west side ]
Cedar Mountain. Aug. 9. 1863.
Leverett H. Gladding
N.O. La. Aug. 12. 1862.
John L. Kent
Antietam. Sept. 17. 1862.
James Ringwood
[ east side ]
N.O. La. Oct. 6. 1862
Henry F. Allen
Pocotaligo. Oct. 22. 1862
Birdsey J. Beckley
Fredericksburg. Dec. 13. 1862
Capt. Frank A. Cole
Washington D.C. Oct. 4. 1864
Aged 22.
[ south side ]
Morton's Ford. Jan. 1. 1864
Charles H. Stanley
Cold Harbor. June 1. 1864.
James W. Belden
Charleston S.C. Oct. 1. 1864
Roswell Root
New Haven. May 5. 1865
Wm. W. Warner
Charleston S.C. Nov. 5. 1864
John E. Warner
Annapolis Md. Dec. 23. 1864
Richard Ringwood
Andersonville Ga.
Nelson M. Ritchie
Co. G. 16. C. V.
Erected 1863.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 41° 37.378′ N, 72° 46.966′ W. Monument
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Regionally, this memorial monument 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Berlin (approx. one mile away); Joseph J. "Joe" Buzas (approx. 1.7 miles away); New Britain Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Berlin Veterans Monument (approx. 1.9 miles away); New Britain Spanish-American War Memorial (approx. 1.9 miles away); VFW Post 511 Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
2. First Civil War Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
3. First Civil War Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
4. First Civil War Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
5. First Civil War Monument
A small cannon stands to the north of the monument.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
6. First Civil War Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
7. Plaque on the Railing
In the United States
Dedicated to
The Soldiers of The
Civil War
Erected in 1863
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
8. Plaque on the Railing
The Town of Berlin
In Commemoration of the
100th Anniversary of the
Civil War
1861 – 1865
By the Republican Party of Berlin
May 30, 1961
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
9. Plaque on the Railing
In 1861 as the Civil War escalated, a decision was made to provide a monument to honor soldiers from the Kensington area. The effort was led by The Reverend Elias Hillard, Nelson A. Moore, Selectman George Cowles and church members. It was designed by Mr. Moore and dedicated on July 28, 1863. This monument was the first in the Nation to honor Civil War soldiers. There were 15 local area men who served including Elijah H. Bacon who was awarded the Medal of Honor.
This plaque donated by the Town of Berlin under the auspices of the Berlin Veterans Commission
This plaque donated by the Town of Berlin under the auspices of the Berlin Veterans Commission
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
10. Plaque at the North Base of the Monument
Medal of Honor
Corp Co F 14 Conn Inf
Civil War
May 6 1864
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,461 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on August 12, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
