Downtown in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch
George Keller
| | Bushnell Park | |
The City of Hartford commissioned the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch to recognize the 4,000 Hartford residents who served in the Union Army from 1861-1865, including 400 who died during the war. It was designed by George Keller, who also designed the original home of Congregation Beth Israel (now the Charter Oak Cultural Center) in Hartford.
The Arch is built primarily of Connecticut brownstone. A terra cotta frieze circles the memorial depicting battle scenes on one side and the homecoming of the soldiers on the other. Each tower displays three statues reflecting the varied backgrounds of the city residents who fought in the Civil War. The angel statues on the top are Gabriel with two trumpets and Raphael with two cymbals, symbolizing resurrection and the afterlife in honor of those who died during the war.
Information about tours of Bushnell Park are at bushnellpark.org.
Erected by Hartford Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil.
Location. 41° 45.917′ N, 72° 40.8′ W. Marker is in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown.
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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 the North Atlantic Region, 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: Park History (a few steps from this marker); Israel Putnam (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Park History (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); Israel Putnam (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Park History (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spirit of Victory (about 400 feet away); Spanish War Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.
Additional keywords. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
