Torrington in Northwest Hills Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

1902 Constitutional Convention Pin Oak Tree

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 21, 2010

1. 1902 Constitutional Convention Pin Oak Tree Marker

Inscription. In 1902 delegates from all 168 towns in Connecticut met in Hartford for a state Constitutional Convention. Torrington's delegate to the Convention was Orasmus R. Fyler. Each delegate received a Pin Oak tree seedling from the USDA bureau of Plant Industry courtesy of US Senator Hawley. These were brought home and planted in many different private and public locations, including town greens, school grounds, town hall grounds, churchyards and delegate's own yards. This tree was planted by Orasmus R. Fyler, who owned this house and the Hotchkiss-Fyler house across the street.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 41° 48.27′ N, 73° 7.285′ W. Marker is in Torrington in Northwest Hills Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 199 Main Street, Torrington CT 06790, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Connecticut’s Berkshire Foothills

and in the Litchfield Hills.

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 Litchfield County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hotchkiss-Fyler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Convent of Mercy (within shouting distance of this marker); Garden Statue

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(within shouting distance of this marker); James Alldis House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Forever Mourned • Forever Honored (about 400 feet away); Torrington (about 500 feet away); Methodists in Torrington (about 700 feet away); 1955 Floods Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Torrington.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 21, 2010

2. 1902 Constitutional Convention Pin Oak Tree Marker

1902 Constitutional Convention Pin Oak Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 21, 2010

3. 1902 Constitutional Convention Pin Oak Tree

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,535 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.