New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Frederick T. Stanley
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
1. Frederick T. Stanley Marker
In addition to founding the Stanley Works in 1843, Stanley had been the driving force in bringing the railroad to New Britain. The first locomotive Walter named the F.T. Stanley in his honor. He also served as New Britain's first warden when the borough became independent from Berlin in 1850. Stanley was elected as New Britain's first mayor in 1871 when New Britain was incorporated as a city.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.
Location. 41° 39.978′ N, 72° 47.208′ 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
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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: Henry E. Russell (here, next to this marker); Frederick H. North (here, next to this marker); George M. Landers (here, next to this marker); Cornelius B. Erwin (here, next to this marker); William A. Churchill (here, next to this marker); Seth E. Case (here, next to this marker); Frederick Law Olmstead (here, next to this marker); Original Design of Walnut Hill Park (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Britain.
Also see . . . Frederick Trent Stanley on Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
2. Frederick T. Stanley Marker
The marker is at the right.
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 2,071 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
