Groton Monument Erected

The Groton Monument, a 134-foot granite obelisk, was dedicated on the site of Fort Griswold on September 6, 1830 — the forty-ninth anniversary of the battle. It was one of the first monuments in the United States dedicated to Revolutionary War dead and bore the names of the defenders killed in the battle and massacre.

The monument's construction reflected decades of community effort to memorialize the event. Its height and permanence were deliberate statements about the significance of the sacrifice. The monument remains a central feature of the Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park and continues to serve as a memorial for ceremonies honoring the fallen defenders.