New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Elise Traut
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
1. Elise Traut Marker
Born in Gotha, Germany, in 1855, Elise Traut started one of New Britain's best traditions the Christmas Tree in Central Park. Active in community organizations and an avid writer, she resided on Arch Street. In 1912, she observed five children decorating a bush near her home. Upon speaking with them she discovered this was their only Christmas Tree. Thereafter, she funded a municipal tree in the heart of the city and bequeathed funds to perpetuate the annual custom.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Notable Events • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1855.
Location. 41° 39.979′ N, 72° 47.218′ W. Marker is in New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from the intersection of West Main Street and Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west. Located in Walnut Hill Park, on the wall of the rotunda with the "Original Design of Walnut Hill Park" marker at its center. 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: Darius Miller (here, next to this marker); William B. Stanley (here, next to this marker); Original Design of Walnut Hill Park (here, next to this marker); Frederick T. Stanley
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
2. Elise Traut Marker
The marker is at the center, to the right of a missing plaque.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 984 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
