New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Brig. Gen. Casimir Pulaski
The Citizens of New Britain
In memory of
Brig. Gen. Casimir Pulaski
"Father of Our Cavalry"
Born in Poland
Killed in the Battle
Of Savannah, Ga.
Died 1779 --- 1929 U.S.
Congress Declared
October 11th as Pulaski Day
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1929.
Location. 41° 40.378′ N, 72° 47.771′ W. Marker is in New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Burritt Street and Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Burritt Street. Located in Pulaski Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Britain CT 06053, 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: Tadeusz Kosciuszko (within shouting distance of this marker); TGM Memorial Parkade (approx. Ό mile away); In Memoriam John F. Kennedy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Darius Miller (approx. 0.7 miles away); Elise Traut (approx. 0.7 miles away); William B. Stanley (approx. 0.7 miles away); Walnut Hill Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); Original Design of Walnut Hill Park (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Britain.
Also see . . . Casimir Pulaski on Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 11, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,883 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.


