South End in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Thomas McManus
Born in Hartford he lived his life here and died rich in the esteem of his fellows
Major of the 25th Infantry Connecticut Volunteers 1862 – 1863 he was a brave soldier beloved by his men
Upon this field which was once their camping ground his surviving comrades in affectionate memory have placed this tablet as a tribute to his merit and patriotism as citizen and soldier
1923
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 41° 44.553′ N, 72° 40.964′ W. Marker is in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in South End. It is at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Campfield Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Maple Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 618 Maple Avenue, Hartford CT 06114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley and in the Knowledge Corridor. It is also 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 Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Griffin A. Stedman (within shouting distance of this marker); Hartford Vietnam War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Henry Howard Brownell (approx. 0.6 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Late Eighteenth Century Sundial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Brownell Hall (approx. 0.7 miles away); Samuel Colt (approx. 0.9 miles away); Park History (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 961 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on March 10, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3. submitted on March 10, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.


