Ansonia in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Charter Oak Seedling

Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009

1. Charter Oak Seedling Marker

Inscription.
In observance of the U.S. Bicentennial, Elizabeth Clarke Hull Chapter NSDAR marks the site of a Charter Oak seedling given to the City of Ansonia Oct. 27, 1966, by former Mayor Frank P. Fitzpatrick May 15, 1976

Erected 1976 by Elizabeth Clarke Hull Chapter NSDAR.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1959.

Location. 41° 20.564′ N, 73° 4.693′ W. Marker is in Ansonia in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Water Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Located next to Ansonia City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 255 Main St, Ansonia CT 06401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley,

on the Connecticut Shoreline,

and in Greater New Haven.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the

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Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Haven County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ansonia Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Ansonia Volunteer Firemen’s Monument (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of Warren J. Carver (within shouting distance of this marker); Ansonia Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Sewell Memorial Fountain (approx. 0.2 miles away); Soldiers Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pork Hollow (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ansonia (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ansonia.

Regarding Charter Oak Seedling. The Charter Oak is part of Connecticut’s history and lore. The tree, which grew in Hartford, was used in 1687 to hide the Connecticut Charter, issued by the King of England, to prevent it’s confiscation by the newly appointed governor. Seedlings from the large oak tree were planted in many places throughout Connecticut. Most have a small inconspicuous marker.

Also see . . . Charter Oak on Wikipedia.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009

2. Charter Oak Seedling Marker

(Submitted on December 12, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,518 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.