New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
New Britain
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
1. New Britain Marker
From small beginnings in blacksmith shops, hardware manufacturing developed rapidly; by end of the 19th century city was widely known as Hardware City of the World. Its most famous son, Elihu Burritt, the learned blacksmith became adrent advocate of international peace and advancement of education. First Normal School in Connecticut was established here 1850, now Central Connecticut State College.
Erected by the City of New Britain
and the Connecticut Historical Commission
1971
Erected 1971 by the City of New Britain and the Connecticut Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.
Location. 41° 40.058′ N, 72° 46.934′ W. Marker is in New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Located in Central Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Britain CT 06051, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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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: City Hall / Monuments of War (a few steps from this marker); New Britain Soldiers' Monument (a few steps from this marker); New Britain Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Burritt Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Park / Early Industries (about 400 feet away); 1st Sgt. Henry J. Szczesny (about 500 feet away); Leo A. Milewski Park (about 600 feet away); Laying the Urban Fabric / Normal School (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Britain.
Also see . . .
1. City of New Britain. (Submitted on March 30, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. New Britain, Connecticut on Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 30, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
2. New Britain Marker
Behind the marker is the New Britain Soldiers' Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
3. New Britain City Hall, across West Main Street from the marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
4. Time Capsule Next to the Marker
Bicentennial Time Capsule
For the Tricentennial
New Britain, Connecticut
1776 – 1976 - 2076
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
5. New Britain's Central Park
In front of the flagpole is the New Britain marker. Behind is the Soldiers' Monument. The stone to the right is the Maj. Gen. John Paterson Time Capsule.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,021 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 4, 5. submitted on April 5, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
