Downtown in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Matthew Furlong
On June 5, 1798, Matthew Furlong was shot dead by Crown forces in New Ross as he approached the Three Bullet Gate carrying a flag of truce and a letter asking for the surrender of the town to the Rebel forces.
This monument serves to commemorate the courage of Matthew Furlong and all the people in New Ross and Wexford who fought and died in the 1798 Rebellion, and to honor all Irish men and women who have dedicated their lives to the struggle for freedom and peace.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1798.
Location. 41° 46.173′ N, 72° 40.41′ W. Marker is in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 44) and Chapel Street South, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1085 Main St, East Hartford CT 06108, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: New Ross, County Wexford Park (a few steps from this marker); Christ Church Cathedral (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Goodwin Batterson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hartford's Isle of Safety (approx. 0.2 miles away); Savitt Jewelers (approx. 0.2 miles away); President Theodore Roosevelt (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ann Uccello (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas Hooker (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 969 times since then and 154 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
