Downtown in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
This Approach
To Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground
to
Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground,
which was set apart in 1640 and
contains the graves of Thomas Hooker
and the other founders of Hartford,
was completed in 1952 by the
generosity of
Edward M. Day
and other members of the First
Church of Christ and citizens of
Hartford, who believed that the
faith and courage of those who
founded this city would endure
the better in surroundings which
add to the beauty of their last
resting place and to the city
they loved.
Erected 1952.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1640.
Location. 41° 45.888′ N, 72° 40.456′ W. Marker is in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Gold Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Located in Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground, next to the Center Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hartford CT 06103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley 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: Rev. Samuel Stone (here, next to this marker); Sacred to the Memory (here, next to this marker); Hartford
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 19, 2011
3. This Approach Marker
Behind the iron fence is Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground
Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 19, 2011
4. Oldest Gravestone in Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground
Lyeth ye Body of
Timothy Stanley
Who Departed this Life
April 1648
Aged 45
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 737 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on June 25, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
