Downtown in Hartford in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Hartford
Photographed By Michael Herrick, June 19, 2011
1. Hartford Marker
Hartford was named in 1637 after the English town of Hertford. The Indian name was Suckiaug. The first colonial settlement, called House of Good Hope, was made by the Dutch in 1633. The Reverend Thomas Hooker arrived overland from Newtown (Cambridge) Massachusetts with his congregation in 1636. At first the settlement was called Newtown. In 1639 the Fundamental Orders were adopted, often considered the first written constitution creating a government. Hartford served as capital of Connecticut Colony until 1701, when after absorption of New Haven Colony there were two capitals, Hartford and New Haven. In 1875 Hartford became the sole capital.
Erected by the City of Hartford
the Connecticut Historical Commission and the
Society of the Descendants of the Founders of Hartford
1971
Erected 1971 by the City of Hartford, the Connecticut Historical Commission, and the Society of the Descendants of the Founders of Hartford.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1637.
Location. 41° 45.883′ N, 72° 40.442′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Connecticut, in Hartford County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hartford Courant (here, next to this marker); Center Church (a few steps from this marker); Rev. Samuel Stone (a few steps from this marker); This Approach (a few steps from this marker); Sacred to the Memory (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Douglass (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Hooker (within shouting distance of this marker); John Haynes (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.
Also see . . .
1. City of Hartford. (Submitted on June 23, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Hartford, Connecticut on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 23, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, June 19, 2011
2. Hartford Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 934 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
