Torrington in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
John Brown Birthplace
John Brown, the abolitionist, was born at this site on May 9, 1800. He dedicated his life to ending slavery in the United States. Brown became a spokesperson for those abolitionists who believed that slavery could only be eliminated by force. He is most recognized for his 1859 raid on the Federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, an event which foreshadowed the Civil War and which led to Brown's conviction for treason. The house in which he was born was destroyed by fire in 1918.
Connecticut African American Freedom Trail
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1908.
Location. 41° 50.348′ N, 73° 10.234′ W. Marker is in Torrington, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. Marker is on John Brown Road, one mile west of Town Farm Road, on the right when traveling west. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Warrenton Woolen Mill (approx. 2.9 miles away); Goshen Civil War Monument (approx. 2.9 miles away); Goshen Korean War and Vietnam War Monument (approx. 2.9 miles away); Goshen French and Indian War & Revolutionary War Memorial (approx. 2.9 miles away); Goshen World War II Monument (approx. 3 miles away); Goshen World War I Monument (approx. 3 miles away); Goshen (approx. 3 miles away); McCall Foundation (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Torrington.
Also see . . .
1. Visit the John Brown Birthplace. Torrington Historical Society website entry (Submitted on April 27, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. John Brown (abolitionist). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 27, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,626 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 4. submitted on April 26, 2018. 5. submitted on November 11, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.