Litchfield in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Wadhams Brothers Memorial
[ west side ]
The battle is fought,
the victory won.
Rest, Soldiers, Rest.
[ north side ]
1st Sergt.
Co. E. 8. Regt. C.V.
Killed near Fort Darling Va.
May 16, 1864
Aged 27
[ east side ]
Luman Wadhams
Co. A. 2. C.V.A.
Wounded at the Battle
Cold Harbor Va. June 1.
Died June 3, 1864
Aged 29
[ south side ]
Henry W. Wadhams
Co. K. 14. C.V.
Killed at North Anna Va.
May 26, 1864
Aged 33
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1864.
Location. 41° 44.283′ N, 73° 11.952′ W. Marker is in Litchfield, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Whites Wood Road and Russell Street, on the left when traveling west on Whites Wood Road. Located in West Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Litchfield CT 06759, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mustered Out (within shouting distance of this marker); Litchfield (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Orchard (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oliver Wolcott Jr. Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Stone Walls / Chestnut Grove / Wet Meadow (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Garden (approx. 0.6 miles away); Welcome to the Tapping Reeve Meadow (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Litchfield (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Litchfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 858 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 25, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.