New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
21st Regt. Conn. Vol.
1862 - 1865
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
1. 21st Regt. Conn. Vol. Marker
by the State of Connecticut
in honor of
her
Citizen Soldiers
Erected 1898 by State of Connecticut.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 5, 1931.
Location. 41° 21.419′ N, 72° 6.095′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Broad Street and Hempstead Street, on the left when traveling west on Broad Street. Marker is located in Williams Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New London CT 06320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in the Thames River Valley. 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 London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Williams Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); Hempstead Historic District (a few steps from this marker); State of Connecticut Superior Court (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of New London (about 600 feet away); John Winthrop (about 600 feet away); Courthouse and Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jonathan Brooks Tomb 1786 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shiloh Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
More about this marker. The obelisk contains the names of battles in which the 21st Regiment participated.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
2. 21st Regt. Conn. Vol. Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
3. Rear of Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
4. Monument in Williams Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
