Middlefield in Middlesex County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Charter Oak Tree

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 18, 2016

1. Charter Oak Tree Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Charter Oak Tree The White Oak Tree in front of this monument was presented to the Town of Middlefield by the State of Connecticut in appreciation of John Lyman for his participation in he State Constitutional Convention of 1965. The Tre is a direct descendant of the legendary Charter Oak Tree of Connecticut History. Middlefield Conservation Commission - 2001

Erected 2001 by Middlefield Conservation Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list.

Location. 41° 31.116′ N, 72° 42.784′ W. Marker is in Middlefield, Connecticut, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Hill Road and Main Street (Connecticut Route 157), on the left when traveling north on Jackson Hill Road. Located in front of Middlefield Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 392 Jackson Hill Road, Middlefield CT 06455, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies. Middlefield (a few steps from this marker); Middlefield 9/11 Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Old Town Hall (about 600 feet away); Middlefield-Rockfall Vietnam War Monument (about 600 feet away); Middlefield-Rockfall World War II and Korean Conflict Monument (about 700 feet away); Middlefield Honor Roll (about 700 feet away); Congregational Church Bell (about 700 feet away); Connecticut Police Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middlefield.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The Monument to the original Charter Oak in Hartford

The Charter Oak Tree and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 18, 2016

2. The Charter Oak Tree and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.