Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Union
Peter Chinni, 2005
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
1. Union Marker
"We shall not only have saved the Union; but we shall have so saved it, as to make and to keep it, forever worthy of the saving."
Lincoln was committed to the ideals of the country's founding fathers, especially the principles established in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Although he wanted to see slavery contained, during the first two years of the war he maintained that saving the Union was his first and foremost concern. Lincoln believed that the United States was testimony to the idea that people could govern themselves freely long term and that slavery was the antithesis of democracy. After issuing the Emancipation Proclamation on New Year's Day 1863, he transformed the mission of the war from saving the Union to one that also extended freedom to the slaves. Ultimately, Lincoln believed the union of the states and freedom for all were indispensible to the great American Experiment.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.
Location. 41° 45.932′ N, 72° 39.943′ W. Marker is in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut.
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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: Emancipation (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Meets Stowe (about 400 feet away); The Founders Bridge (about 500 feet away); William H. Mortensen Riverfront Plaza (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named William H. Mortensen Riverfront Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); Recapture of the Connecticut River
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
2. Union Sculpture and Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
3. Union Sculpture and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,207 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
