Downtown in New Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Noah Lane Farnham

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010

1. Noah Lane Farnham Marker

Inscription. Noah Lane Farnham
Col.
Of the II, New York Vol's
Oldest Son of Geo. W. & Caroline Thompson
Farnham
Born in New Haven June 6, 1829.
Died at Washington City
Aug. 14, 1861.
Of Wounds Received While
Gallanty Leading His
Regiment, in the Battle
Of July 21, 1861
Col. Farnham
[ south side ]
Col. Noah L. Farnham Whose remains rest beneath this monument was at the breaking out of the war in which he lost his life. First Lieut. Of the Second Company Seventh Reg. New York State Militia. The memorial statue erected by that reg. in the City of New York has his name inscribed thereon as one of their earliest martyrs and most beloved comrades.
[ north side ]
A Pure Patriot. An Accomplished
Soldier and a True Man.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1797.

Location. 41° 18.886′ N, 72° 55.68′ W. Marker is in New Haven, Connecticut, in New Haven County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Grove Street and High Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in Grove Street Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 227 Grove Street, New Haven CT 06511, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Gamble Kirkwood (a few steps from this marker); Walter Camp (a few steps from this marker); Pelatiah Perit (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Eli Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Eli Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Robinson Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Othniel Charles Marsh (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ithiel Town (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010

2. Noah Lane Farnham Marker

south side

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010

3. Noah Lane Farnham Marker

north side

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010

4. Noah Lane Farnham Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 20, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.