Simsbury Center in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Connecticut Charter Oak Descendent

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 28, 2015

1. Connecticut Charter Oak Descendent Marker

Inscription. Connecticut Charter Oak Descendent
Planted In Commemoration Of The Celebration Of
The Bicentennial Of The United States Of America
July 4, 1976
The Simsbury Bicentennial Committee
Jackson F. Eno, Chairman

Erected 1976 by Simsbury Bicentennial Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1976.

Location. 41° 52.38′ N, 72° 48.164′ W. Marker is in Simsbury in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Simsbury Center. It is at the intersection of Hopmeadow Street (Connecticut Route 10) and Jim Gallagher Way, on the right when traveling south on Hopmeadow Street. Located in front of Simsbury 1820 House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 731 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury CT 06070, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley,

in Greater Hartford,

and in the Knowledge Corridor.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

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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: Gifford Pinchot Birthplace (here, next to this marker); Second Hopmeadow School House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Simsbury Revolutionary War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Eno Memorial Hall (about 700 feet away); Simsbury Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Simsbury Civil War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Simsbury World War I Memorial (about 700 feet away); First Meeting House In Simsbury (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Simsbury.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Markers describe the history and legend of the Connecticut Charter Oak

Connecticut Charter Oak Descendent and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 28, 2015

2. Connecticut Charter Oak Descendent and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 681 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.