West Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Ambo
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Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 12, 2025
1. Ambo Witness Stone
Born in Africa
Enslaved
Served in
French & Indian War
Land owner
Freed 1758
Erected 2022 by Witness Stones Project. (Marker Number CT82.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.
Location. 41° 45.865′ N, 72° 44.519′ W. Marker is in West Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is on North Main Street north of Loomis Drive, on the right when traveling north. The marker lies in Old Center Burying Yard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 N Main St, West Hartford CT 06107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 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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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plimouth (here, next to this marker); Neptune (here, next to this marker); Prime (here, next to this marker); Phebee (here, next to this marker); Peter (here, next to this marker); Pompey (here, next to this marker); Sam (here, next to this marker); Ransom Halsey (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Hartford.
Also see . . .
1. Ambo (Witness Stones Project). (Submitted on February 7, 2026.)
2. Witness Stones Ceremony Kicks off Juneteenth 2022 in West Hartford.
The weather celebrated along with the attendees as West Hartfords Juneteenth celebration got underway midday Sunday in West Hartford with the installation of 14 more Witness Stones.(Submitted on February 7, 2026.)
The arch in Blue Back square was decked out in black, red, green and yellow colored balloons and a banner commemorating the day was strung across the top. Leaders of the Witness Stones West Hartford project handed out 36 cards with the names of enslaved people for attendees to read aloud during the ceremony.
Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 12, 2025
2. Ambo Witness Stone
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
