Pawcatuck in Stonington in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
USS Pawcatuck Veterans Monument
during the Cold War - 1940's to 1990's
USS Pawcatuck AO-108
A fleet oiler named after
the Pawcatuck River
Erected by Harvey P. Chase VFW Post 1265 & the Town of Stonington.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Cold • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 22.661′ N, 71° 49.916′ W. Marker is in Stonington, Connecticut, in New London County. It is in Pawcatuck. Memorial is at the intersection of West Broad Street (U.S. 1) and Cogswell Street, on the right when traveling north on West Broad Street. Located next to the bridge over the Pawcatuck River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stonington CT 06378, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This Site Is Dedicated (here, next to this marker); POW-MIA Memorial (here, next to this marker); Pawcatuck Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pawcatuck River (within shouting distance of this marker); First Bridge over Pawcatuck River (within shouting distance of this marker in Rhode Island); a different marker also named Pawcatuck River (within shouting distance of this marker in Rhode Island); Westerly – Pawcatuck War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker in Rhode Island); WHS vs. SHS Football Rivalry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stonington.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 628 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 30, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.