Coventry in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Birthplace of Nathan Hale

Hale Memorial

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 17, 2019

1. Birthplace of Nathan Hale Marker

Inscription.
Durable stone preserve the monumental
record Nathan Hale Esq. a Capt. in the
army of the United States who was born
June 6th, 1755 and received the first honors
of Yale College Sept. 1773 resign’d his
life a sacrifice to his country’s liberty
at New York Sept. 22d 1776 Etatis 22d
Epitaph
His last words were:
“I only regret that I have but one life
to lose for my country”

Erected A.D. 1937 by
George Dudley Seymour

Erected 1937 by George Dudley Seymour.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1755.

Location. 41° 45.859′ N, 72° 20.756′ W. Marker is in Coventry in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from South Street 0.2 miles west of 2299 South St, on the left when traveling west. Located at the Nathan Hale Homestead. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2299 South St, Coventry CT 06238, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner.

It is also in the American

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Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Holy Grove (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Strong Homestead (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Strong-Porter Homestead (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Connecticut Veterans Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Connecticut Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Captain Nathan Hale (approx. 2 miles away); Patriot’s Park (approx. 2 miles away); Veterans Memorial Green (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coventry.

Also see . . . Nathan Hale Homestead (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 14, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Additional commentary.
1. Use of the word 'etatis' on the marker
'Etatis' as used on the marker means 'age', indicating that Hale was 22 when executed.

— Submitted April 2, 2023.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 17, 2019

2. Birthplace of Nathan Hale Marker

Nathan Hale Homestead image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 17, 2019

3. Nathan Hale Homestead

Nathan Hale Homestead Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 17, 2019

4. Nathan Hale Homestead Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.