New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Darius Miller

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011

1. Darius Miller Marker

Inscription. Darius Miller A frugal dry goods merchant who died in 1919 as a multi-millionaire, Miller bequeathed funds to local institutions, including a seventy-five thousand dollar trust to the City of New Britain. He asked that "the income be used and applied under the direction of the Park Committee to best promote the interest, prosperity and objects of Walnut Hill Park." The Park Board decided to allow the interest in the Miller Fund to accumulate to an amount from which permanent improvements could be built. The Hart Street entrance, improvements around the WWI Monument, and the music shell were all built from this fund.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

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: Elise Traut (here, next to this marker); William B. Stanley (here, next to this marker); Original Design of Walnut Hill Park

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(here, next to this marker); William A. Churchill (a few steps from this marker); Frederick Law Olmstead (a few steps from this marker); Frederick T. Stanley (a few steps from this marker); George M. Landers (a few steps from this marker); Cornelius B. Erwin (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Britain.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011

2. Darius Miller Marker

The marker is right of center, to the left 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 1,302 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.