Sheldon Charter Oak in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Charter Oak Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
1. Charter Oak Monument
stood the
Charter Oak
memorable in the history
of the
Colony of Connecticut
as the hiding place of the
Charter
October 31, 1687
The Tree Fell
August 21, 1856
This monument
erected by the
Society of Colonial Wars
The State of Connecticut
1633 - 1775
Erected 1905 by The Society of Colonial Wars.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1846.
Location. 41° 45.56′ N, 72° 40.42′ W. Marker is in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Sheldon Charter Oak. It is at the intersection of Charter Oak Avenue and Charter Oak Place, on the right when traveling east on Charter Oak Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Charter Oak Pl, Hartford CT 06106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument 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: Charter Oak Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Hartford (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also
this page online
Regarding Charter Oak Monument. The Charter Oak is part of Connecticuts history and lore. The tree, which grew in Hartford, was used in 1687 to hide the Connecticut Charter, issued by the King of England, to prevent its confiscation by the newly appointed governor. Seedlings from the large oak tree were planted in many places throughout Connecticut. Most have a small inconspicuous marker.
Also see . . . Charter Oak on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 7, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 25, 2012
2. Charter Oak Chair was made from the tree that was on this site.
The Lieutenant Governor presides from the Charter Oak Chair.
This chair was carved from the fallen oak tree which hid the self-governing charter given to the colony by King Charles II in 1662.
This chair can be seen on a guided tour of the inside of the Capitol Building of Connecticut.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
3. Charter Oak Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
4. Charter Oak Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
5. Charter Oak Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
6. Charter Oak Monument
Internet Archive
7. The Charter Oak, Hartford.
Blown down in 1856
Blown down in 1856
From The Century Book of the American Colonies, c. 1900 by Elbridge Streeter Brook.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 4,594 times since then and 339 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 7, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 2. submitted on October 4, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 7, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 7. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
