Sheldon Charter Oak in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
City of Hartford
Downtown Hartford
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Finding your way on foot in Connecticut's capital city
Downtown Hartford is filled with cultural, civic, and commercial destinations, all in a compact district that can be easily traversed on foot in less than 20 minutes.
Hartford's city plan is one of the oldest in America first laid out around 1635 (just 20 years after the death of Shakespeare!). Like other colonial-era American cities, Hartford's street follow the natural topography.
The resulting irregular network of streets creates a charming, quilt-like plan with interesting urban spaces and vistas. This pattern reflects Hartford's colonial roots, but can be challenging to navigate.
Erected by The iQuilt Partnership / Suiseman Urban Design.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1635.
Location. 41° 45.577′ N, 72° 40.499′ W. Marker is in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Sheldon Charter Oak. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Charter Oak Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 298 Main St, Hartford CT 06106, 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 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.
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
