Groton Monument, Granite obelisk in Groton, United States.
The 41-meter-tall granite monument features a pyramid-shaped iron cap and stands at an elevation of 39 meters above the surrounding landscape.
The Groton Monument, completed in 1830, commemorates the American soldiers who died during the Battle of Groton Heights on September 6, 1781.
The monument displays plaques listing the names of 88 American soldiers, including African American troops, who lost their lives defending Fort Griswold.
Visitors can climb the monument and explore the Monument House Museum between Memorial Day and Labor Day within Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park.
Lightning struck the monument in 1918, destroying its capstone and damaging the adjacent museum building that now contains Revolutionary War exhibits.
Location: Connecticut
Inception: 1830
Elevation above the sea: 39 m
Height: 41 m
GPS coordinates: 41.35497,-72.07941
Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:11
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