Groton in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Groton Battle Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2009
1. Groton Battle Monument Marker
The monument was erected under the patronage of the State of Connecticut, A. D. 1830, and in the 55th year of the Independence of the U. S. A. in memory of the brave Patriots, who fell in the Massacre at Fort Griswold, near this spot, on the 6th of Sept. A. D. 1781, when the British, under the command of the traitor, Benedict Arnold, burnt the towns of New London and Groton, and spread desolation and woe throughout this region.
Erected 1830 by State of Connecticut.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 41° 21.298′ N, 72° 4.768′ W. Marker is in Groton, Connecticut, in New London County. Marker is at the intersection of Monument Street and Park Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Monument Street. Marker is on the Groton Battle Monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Groton CT 06340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish Flagship Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Groton Heights (within shouting distance of this marker); The Construction of Fort Griswold
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Also see . . . Battle of Groton Heights. Friends of Fort Griswold website homepage. (Submitted on April 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2009
2. Groton Battle Monument
This granite monument, dedicated in 1830 to the men who defended Fort Griswold, was renovated on the 100th anniversary of the battle (1881). At that time, the top was enclosed and the monument was increased to a height of 134 feet.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2009
3. Marker in Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
The marker can be seen on the front of the Battle Monument.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2009
4. Groton Battle Monument from Inside Fort
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2009
5. Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
Marker is located in Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, CT.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 29, 2003
6. Fort Griswold from the top of Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,160 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on July 24, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
