West Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
The Reverends of First Church West Hartford
Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 12, 2025
1. The Reverends of First Church West Hartford Marker
(left panel)
Rev. Benjamin Colton - Ordained 1713 died 1759 Rev. Nathaniel Hooker, Jr. - Ordained 1757 died 1770 Rev. Nathan Perkins - Ordained 1772 died 1838 Rev. Caleb S. Henry - Installed 1833 dismissed 1835 Rev. Edward W. Andrews - Ordained 1837 dismissed 1840 Rev. George I. Wood - Installed 1841 dismissed 1844 Rev. Dwight M. Seward - Installed 1845 dismissed 1850
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Rev. Myron N. Morris - Installed 1852 dismissed 1875 Rev. Franklin S. Hatch - Ordained 1876 dismissed 1883 Rev. Henry B. Roberts - Installed 1883 dismissed 1890 Rev. Charles W. Mallory - Installed 1890 died 1890 Rev. Thomas M. Hodgdon - Ordained 1891 emeritus 1926 Rev. James F. Halliday - Called 1926 resigned 1936 Rev. Elden H. Mills - Called 1937 resigned 1956
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 41° 45.689′ N, 72° 44.483′ W. Marker is in West Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is on South Main Street south of Farmington Avenue, on the right when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, 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: Lamuel Haynes Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Goodman Green (within shouting distance of this marker); "A Journey toward Freedom & Excellence" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meeting House Corner (about 300 feet away); Connecticut Veterans Memorial West Hartford (about 300 feet away); West Hartford (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named "A Journey toward Freedom & Excellence" (about 400 feet away); a different marker also
Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 12, 2025
2. The Reverends of First Church West Hartford Marker
Also see . . . First Church West Hartford. (Submitted on January 1, 2026.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
