Downtown in Hartford in Hartford County, 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: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1632.
Location. 41° 45.874′ N, 72° 40.444′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Connecticut, in Hartford County. It is in Downtown. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of 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); John Haynes (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 1636.
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
2. The National Register of Historic Places
Recorded Property
Recorded Property
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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 February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 679 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
