Winsted in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Winchester Soldiers Memorial

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 8, 2010

1. Winchester Soldiers Memorial

south side

Inscription.
[ south side ]
1904
For The Dead
A Tribute –
For The Living
A Memory –
For Posterity
An Emblem
Of Loyalty To The Flag
Of Their Country.
[ north side ]
The Gift Of
Charles B. Pine

In honor of the patriotism
and to perpetuate the memory
of these 368 brave men who went
forth from this town from
1861 to 1865 and periled their
all that the nation might live
this monument has been
erected that all who come
after them may be mindful of
their deeds and fail not in the
day of trial to emulate
their example
[ battles inscribed on the column ]
Petersburg • Antietam • Port Hudson • Cold Harbor

Erected 1904.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 41° 55.277′ N, 73° 3.601′ W. Marker is in Winsted, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut Route 183) and Park Place, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winsted CT 06098, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker. Winchester World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Winchester (within shouting distance of this marker); Winsted Vietnam Monument (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Winchester Revolutionary War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Winsted Old Burying Ground (about 600 feet away); Winchester World War I Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Non-Repatriated Soldiers' Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War II Living Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winsted.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 8, 2010

2. Winchester Soldiers Memorial

north side

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 8, 2010

3. Winchester Soldiers Memorial

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 8, 2010

4. Winchester Soldiers Memorial

<i>Monument and Park Hotel, Winsted, Conn.</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard by Danziger and Berman, circa 1920

5. Monument and Park Hotel, Winsted, Conn.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 960 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 18, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 5. submitted on October 24, 2015.