Downtown in Hartford in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
The Founders Bridge
Commemorating the men and women who traveled here in 1636 with the Rev. Thomas Hooker to found the City of Hartford
Erected 2000 by The Society of the Descendants Of the Founders of Hartford.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1636.
Location. 41° 45.928′ N, 72° 40.047′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Connecticut, in Hartford County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Columbus Boulevard and State Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on the Founders Bridge Promenade. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hartford CT 06103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln Meets Stowe (within shouting distance of this marker); William H. Mortensen Riverfront Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William H. Mortensen Riverfront Plaza (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Recapture of the Connecticut River (about 400 feet away); Union (about 500 feet away); Bell of the U.S.S. Hartford (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sophie Tucker (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bob Steele (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.
Also see . . .
1. Founders Bridge on kurumi.com. (Submitted on February 14, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Society of the Descendants Of the Founders of Hartford. (Submitted on February 14, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 787 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.