Norwalk in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Battle of the Rocks Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
1. Battle of the Rocks Marker
the American Patriots
bravely sustained the cause of
Liberty
against the British Invaders
July 12, 1779
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Erected by the D.A.R. of Norwalk
1894.
Erected 1894 by Daughters of the American Revolution of Norwalk.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1782.
Location. 41° 7.53′ N, 73° 24.63′ W. Marker is in Norwalk in Western Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of France Street and Adams Avenue, on the left when traveling north on France Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norwalk CT 06851, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in Greater Bridgeport. 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 Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Pauls Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Parish of St. Pauls (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Pauls Historic Graveyard (approx. 0.4 miles away); Norwalk World War I Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Norwalk (approx. 0.6 miles away); Burning of Norwalk (approx. 0.7 miles away); Liberty Tree Memorial
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
2. Monument in Norwalk
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
3. Battle of the Rocks Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
4. The Rocks
This site was the location of the July 12, 1779 Battle of the Rocks. The monument is found behind the bushes in the middle of the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,799 times since then and 122 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
