New London in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
New London Soldiers & Sailors Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
1. New London Soldiers & Sailors Monument (South/Sailor Side)
In memory of
New London’s Soldiers and Sailors
who fought in defence of their country
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Erected on the site of her first fort
Fortified 1691 - - - - - Dismantled 1777
[ North Marker : ]
Erected by
Sebastian D. Lawrence
[ West Marker : ]
Presented to their native city
by the sons of
Joseph Lawrence
May 6, 1896
[ South Marker : ]
“Don’t Give Up The Ship”
Erected 1896 by Sebastian D. Lawrence.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1897.
Location. 41° 21.25′ N, 72° 5.629′ W. Marker is in New London, Connecticut, in New London County. Marker is at the intersection of State Street and Bank Street, on the left when traveling east on State Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New London CT 06320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Revolutionary New London (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Privateering (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathan Hale (within shouting distance of this marker); Native Americans (within
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More about this monument. The monument consists of a 50-foot tall granite obelisk topped by a female symbol of peace, and with a soldier and a sailor at the base. The names of Revolutionary and Civil War battles in which New London men participated appear on the north side of the obelisk above the soldier. These include Gettysburg, Port Hudson, Fredericksburg, Antietam, Groton and Bunker Hill. Above the sailor on the south side of the obelisk are the names of ships on which New London men served. These include Kearsarge, Hartford, Chesapeake, Constitution, Trumbull and Defence.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
2. New London Soldiers & Sailors Monument (North/Soldier Side)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
3. East Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
4. North Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
5. West Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
6. South Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
7. Closeup of Soldier
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
8. Closeup of Sailor
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
9. Closeup of Peace Figure
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
10. Monument in New London
Postcard by the Leighton & Valentine Co., circa 1910
11. New London, Conn. State Street. View from Railway Station.
The S&S monument, as seen from Union Station.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 910 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 11. submitted on January 6, 2015.
