New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Charles K. Hamilton
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
1. Charles K. Hamilton Marker
From This Area
July 2, 1910
Flew the First Airplane
In Connecticut
Erected 1970
by
New Britain Herald
Chamber of Commerce
New Britain Lodge of Elks 957
In Memory Of
Brother Charles K. Hamilton
Paul I. Manafort, Mayor
Wm. J. Humason, Chairman
Erected 1970 by New Britain Herald Chamber of Commerce, New Britain Lodge of Elks 957.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1798.
Location. 41° 39.836′ N, 72° 47.435′ W. Marker is in New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Park Place and Walnut Hill Park, on the right 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: Hamilton's Flight / Urban Escapes (within shouting distance of this marker); Ye Old State House Step (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 100 Birthday of Freedom Tree (about 300 feet away); Museum of American Art / The Painter and the Park Maker (about 400 feet away); Hard Hittin' Heros
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Charles K. Hamilton, Daredevil of the Air (1885-1914). Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation entry (Submitted on April 4, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Charles Keeny Hamilton Biography. (Submitted on April 4, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
2. Charles K. Hamilton Marker
Photographed by Larry Gertner
3. Charles K. Hamilton at the controls
New England Historical Society, Unknown
4. Charles K. Hamilton racing against an automobile on a beach in Galveston, Texas.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,843 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
