New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
100 Birthday of Freedom Tree
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
1. 100 Birthday of Freedom Tree Marker
Planted By
Stanley Post No. 11
July 4, 1879
To Commemotate
The 100 Birth Day
Of Freedom Of
The U.S. of A.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1912.
Location. 41° 39.846′ N, 72° 47.371′ W. Marker is in New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Park Place and Walnut Hill Park, on the left when traveling south on Park Place. Located in Walnut Hill Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Britain CT 06052, 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 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: Ye Old State House Step (here, next to this marker); Charles K. Hamilton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tales from the City / New Britain Water Department (about 300 feet away); Hamilton's Flight / Urban Escapes (about 400 feet away); History of the Hospital / The Rose Garden (about 400 feet away); Zlo Dobrem Zwyciezaj (about 500 feet away); Hard Hittin' Heros (about 700 feet away); Salute To Women (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Britain.
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
2. 100 Birthday of Freedom Tree Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
3. 100 Birthday of Freedom Tree
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,643 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
