Downtown in Hartford in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

This Approach

To Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 20, 2020

1. This Approach Marker

Inscription. This Approach
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, Connecticut, in Hartford County. It is in Downtown. Marker 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.

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 (a few steps from this

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marker); Thomas Hooker (a few steps from this marker); The Hartford Courant (within shouting distance of this marker); Center Church (within shouting distance of this marker); John Haynes (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of the First Settlers of Hartford (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 20, 2020

2. This Approach Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, June 19, 2011

3. This Approach Marker

Behind the iron fence is Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground

Oldest Gravestone in Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, June 19, 2011

4. Oldest Gravestone in Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground

Here
Lyeth ye Body of
Timothy Stanley
Who Departed this Life
April 1648
Aged 45

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 590 times since then and 11 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.