Downtown in East Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

General Casimir Pulaski

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012

1. General Casimir Pulaski Marker

Inscription. Pulaski
"I came here, where freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to live or die for it . . ."
General Casimir Pulaski was born in Poland in 1748. He led the unsuccessful revolt of Polish Patriots against Russia. Upon arrival in America he joined General George Washington's Army. Having distinguished himself in the battle of Brandywine, Congress appointed him a Brigadier General. He organized the independent Corps of Cavalry and Infantry, known as the Pulaski Legion. General Casimir Pulaski was wounded on October 9, 1779 at the siege of Savannah and died on October 11, 1779.
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". . . I have passed hither from Europe to do myself the honor of being among worthy citizens in the defense of their country and their liberty."
Count Casimir Pulaski
Who with heroic devotion offered his life for our freedom

On this bicentennial of American Independence a grateful people commemorate his enduring contribution July 4, 1976
E.D. Thatcher Archt

Erected 1976.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1848.

Location. 41° 45.653′ N, 72° 40.477′ W. Marker is in East Hartford

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in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hartford CT 06167, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley,

in Greater Hartford,

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: McKone Block (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Hartford (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Park History (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named City of Hartford (about 500 feet away); Second Church of Christ (about 500 feet away); Charter Oak Temple (about 500 feet away); Mark Twain (about 600 feet away); Charter Oak Monument (about 600 feet away).

Also see . . . Casimir Pulaski on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 7, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

General Casimir Pulaski Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012

2. General Casimir Pulaski Monument

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012

3. General Casimir Pulaski Monument

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 1,432 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.