Ellington in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Constitutional Oak
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 21, 2017
1. Constitutional Oak Marker
Presented To
Francis M. Charter
Delegate From Ellington
At The 1902 Connecticut
Constitutional Convention
Erected By
Grange No. 46 P. of H.
1967
Erected 1967 by Grange No. 46 P. of H.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment.
Location. 41° 54.265′ N, 72° 28.161′ W. Marker is in Ellington in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Maple Street (Route 140) and Church Street, on the left when traveling west on Maple Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ellington CT 06029, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Tolland County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ellington Remembers (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct
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Regarding Constitutional Oak. In 1902 Connecticut held a convention in Hartford to consider updating the State Constitution. Delegates from all 168 towns attended. Connecticut US Senator Joseph R. Hawley arranged for the US Department of Agriculture to provide a Pin Oak seedling to each of the delegates to commemorate the experience. The little trees were planted on town greens, school yards, church yards and, in many cases, the delegate's own property. Only a few have markers.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 21, 2017
2. Constitutional Oak Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 21, 2017
3. Constitutional Oak and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 25, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
