Northeast in Hartford in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Black Heroes in Hartford: Judge Boce Barlow
Connecticut's First Black Judge
— (1915 - 2005) —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023
1. Black Heroes in Hartford: Judge Boce Barlow Marker
Barlow completed his high school studies in Hartford in 1933. He continued on to Howard University, where he served as senior class president, and received his degree with honors in 1939.
He served in a segregated Army regiment in the southeast Pacific before moving on to Harvard Law School, where he graduated in 1949. He became a judge in 1957 at the age of 42.
In 1966, he was chosen to serve in the State Senate, and two years later, he attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as a delegate.
Erected by Hartford Public Library.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics • Heroes • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 41° 47.325′ N, 72° 40.328′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Connecticut, in Hartford County. It is in Northeast. Marker is on Main Street south of Westland Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2532 Main St, Hartford CT 06120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Black Heroes in Hartford: Marcus Camby (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Black Heroes in Hartford: Rev. Dr. Richard Battles
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023
2. Black Heroes in Hartford: Judge Boce Barlow Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
