Torrington in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Torrington Vietnam Monument
Dedicated To The Men And
Women Of Torrington Who
Honorably Served Their Country
During The Vietnam Era, 1964
To May 1975. Particularly Those
Who Served In Vietnam And
Especially Those Who Died
There.
Erected 1981.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1975.
Location. 41° 47.914′ N, 73° 7.325′ W. Marker is in Torrington, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Litchfield Street (U.S. 202) and South Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Litchfield Street. Located in Coe Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Torrington CT 06790, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. VFW 155mm Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Torrington Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Coe Memorial Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Torrington Soldiers Memorial (about 400 feet away); The Flood of August 19, 1955 (about 600 feet away); Torrington (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hotchkiss-Fyler House (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1902 Constitutional Convention Pin Oak Tree (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Torrington.
More about this monument. The stone sculpture fountain was designed by Massachusetts artist Edward Monti. It was erected in the Park in 1981 and dedicated to all Veterans of the Vietnam War era.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,037 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.