West Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Laurent Clerc

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 2, 2016

1. Laurent Clerc Marker

Inscription. Laurent Clerc
the apostle
to the deaf mutes of the
New World
Laurent Clerc A.M.
Born in La Balme, France
December 26, 1785
landed at New York
August 9, 1816
Died at Hartford
July 18, 1869
Erected by the Deaf Mutes
of America to the memory
of their benefactor
The pupil of Sicard
The associate of Gallaudet
who left his native land
to elevate them
by his teaching
and encourage them
by his example

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Immigration. A significant historical date for this entry is July 18, 1869.

Location. 41° 46.25′ N, 72° 44.783′ W. Marker is in West Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Linnard Road, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. Located in front of the American School for the Deaf. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 139 North Main Street, West Hartford CT 06107, 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

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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: Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (within shouting distance of this marker); Gallaudet Building (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Grist Mill Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Hartford American Revolution Soldiers Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old North Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); West Hartford Civil War Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jude (approx. half a mile away); Hercules (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Hartford.

Also see . . .
1. Laurent Clerc. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 7, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

2. American School for the Deaf. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 7, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 2, 2016

2. Laurent Clerc Marker

(south face)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 2, 2016

3. Laurent Clerc Marker

(north face)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 2, 2016

4. Laurent Clerc Marker

The Main Entrance of the American School for the Deaf image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 2, 2016

5. The Main Entrance of the American School for the Deaf

Laurent Clerc image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wikipedia, unknown

6. Laurent Clerc

American School for the Deaf image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 20, 2021

7. American School for the Deaf

"Pioneering Education for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing" Organization website homepage
Click for more information.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 7, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 6. submitted on September 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7. submitted on April 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.