Downtown in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Center Church
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
1. Center Church Marker
Church
Organized 1632
Founded Hartford in 1636
First Minister
Thomas Hooker
Served
1633-1647
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1632.
Location. 41° 45.874′ N, 72° 40.444′ W. Marker is in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Gold Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 675 Main Street, 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: The Meeting House (here, next to this marker); Frederick Douglass (a few steps from this marker); Hartford (a few steps from this marker); The Hartford Courant (a few steps from this marker); Rev. Samuel Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); This Approach (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacred to the Memory (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Hooker (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.
Regarding Center Church. The current structure was built in 1807, replacing the original church which was built in
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
2. The National Register of Historic Places
Recorded Property
Recorded Property
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
3. Center Church
The marker is on the right of the entrance
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
4. Center Church
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 872 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
