Downtown in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Thomas Hooker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 19, 2011
1. Thomas Hooker Marker
This tablet is placed near the site of his burial by The Connecticut Society of The Colonial Dames of America. A.D. 1915
Erected 1915 by The Connecticut Society of The Colonial Dames of America.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1586.
Location. 41° 45.88′ N, 72° 40.468′ W. Marker is in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from the intersection of Main Street and Gold Street, on the right when traveling south. Located on the back of the Center Church, next to Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground. 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: John Haynes (a few steps from this marker); Sacred to the Memory (a few steps from this marker); Rev. Samuel Stone (a few steps from this marker); This Approach
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Also see . . . Thomas Hooker on Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 3, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 19, 2011
2. Thomas Hooker Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 19, 2011
3. The Back of the Center Church
The Thomas Hooker marker is on the left. The John Haynes marker is on the right.
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4. Mr. Hooker and his Congregation passing through the Wilderness
from Historical Poetical and Pictorial American Scenes by John Warner Barber and Elizabeth G. Barber 1851.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 943 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 4. submitted on June 30, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
