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

General Casimir Pulaski

By Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012

1. General Casimir Pulaski Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the 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.

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By Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012

2. General Casimir Pulaski Monument

in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.

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

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mark Twain (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charter Oak Monument (about 600 feet away); Adventurers (about 600 feet away); Hartford Municipal Building (about 700 feet away); Lyndon B. Johnson (approx. 0.2 miles away); John F. Kennedy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dwight D. Eisenhower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harry S. Truman (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.

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

By Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012

3. General Casimir Pulaski Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 604 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.