Downtown in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
The Safe Arrival
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
1. The Safe Arrival Marker
In June 1636, about one hundred members of Thomas Hooker's congregation arrived safely in this vicinity. With one hundred and sixty cattle, they had followed old Indian trails from the Massachusetts Bay Colony to the Connecticut River to build a new community. Here they established the form of government upon which the present Constitution of the United States is modeled.
Their deeply religious principles found expression in the emblem and motto of the seal which the colony soon adopted. The seal of the State of Connecticut still bears the transplanted grapevines and the legend, "Qui Transtulit Sustinet."
This statue honoring the spirit of all pioneers, is dedicated to the Founders of Hartford. It commemorates the beginning of the second century of service by the Travelers Insurance Companies.
April 1, 1964
Erected 1964.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1892.
Location. 41° 45.867′ N, 72° 40.387′ W. Marker is in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from the
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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 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: Abel Buel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wadsworth Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); The Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hartford Courant (within shouting distance of this marker); Center Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hartford (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
2. The Safe Arrival
Also see . . . Society of the Descendants Of the Founders of Hartford. (Submitted on February 12, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
3. The Safe Arrival Sculpture and Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
4. Sculptors Mark
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
5. The Safe Arrival Marker and Sculpture
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,547 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 12, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
