New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Seth E. Case
1825 - 1864
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
1. Seth E. Case Marker
Seth Case was born in Simsbury, Connecticut in 1825 and graduated from Yale College in 1847. he was a successful lawyer in New Britain, was one of the shareholders of the Walnut Hill Park Company, and later became a Judge of Probate for the District of Berlin. Case was involved in many church and civic causes and was president of "The New Britain Young Men's Christian Social Union". He died suddenly at the age of thirty-nine in 1864.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 41° 39.98′ N, 72° 47.207′ 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: William A. Churchill (here, next to this marker); Frederick Law Olmstead (here, next to this marker); Cornelius B. Erwin (here, next to this marker); George M. Landers (here, next to this marker); Frederick H. North
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
2. Seth E. Case Marker
The marker is third from the left (not counting the 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 799 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
