West Hartford in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Goodman Green
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
1. Goodman Green Marker
Inscription.
Goodman Green. .
Goodman Green. In 1747 this oblong of land was given by Timothy Goodman to the West Hartford Parish of the Congregational Church for use as a parade ground of the local militia company. Still owned by the parish, it is maintained by the town. For nearly two hundred and fifty years it has been the heart of West Hartford, and formerly was surrounded by buildings that sustained the life of an old New England town: the meeting house, town hall, parsonage, academy, district school, general store, post office, and tavern. Its flagpole and descendant of the Charter Oak are symbols of patriotism and political freedom. The green has been the site of many and varied communal ceremonies and celebrations. Here, on May 3, 1854, a throng of citizens rejoiced at the good news that General Assembly of Connecticut had passed an act to incorporate West Hartford as a town.
Goodman Green
In 1747 this oblong of land was given by Timothy Goodman to the West Hartford Parish of the Congregational Church for use as a parade ground of the local militia company. Still owned by the parish, it is maintained by the town. For nearly two hundred and fifty years it has been the heart of West Hartford, and formerly was surrounded by buildings that sustained the life of an old New England town: the meeting house, town hall, parsonage, academy, district school, general store, post office, and tavern. Its flagpole and descendant of the Charter Oak are symbols of patriotism and political freedom. The green has been the site of many and varied communal ceremonies and celebrations. Here, on May 3, 1854, a throng of citizens rejoiced at the good news that General Assembly of Connecticut had passed an act to incorporate West Hartford as a town.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1836.
Location. 41° 45.694′ N, 72° 44.518′ W. Marker is in West Hartford, Connecticut, in Hartford County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Farmington Avenue, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Hartford CT 06107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 846 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
