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

Old Center Cemetery

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 2, 2016

1. Old Center Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Old Center Cemetery The land for this cemetery, the oldest official burying ground in West Hartford was acquired in 1719 by the Town of Hartford for the benefit of its West Division Parish (West Hartford). It remained the principal place of burial until 1790, when the North Cemetery, not far to the north of here in Main Street, was opened. The cemetery contains graves of the first two pastors of the first church, Benjamin Colton and Nathaniel Hooker; of Noah and Mercy Steele Webster, the parents of Noah Webster the lexicographer; and of American and French soldiers who died in the Revolutionary War. It is maintained and the gravestones are preserved by the town.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era.

Location. 41° 45.862′ N, 72° 44.521′ W. Marker is in West Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Loomis Drive, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Hartford CT 06107, United

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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.

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: Titus Thomas (here, next to this marker); Boy (here, next to this marker); Hagar (here, next to this marker); Bristo (here, next to this marker); Julia Thomas (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Hagar (here, next to this marker); Lill (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Boy (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Hartford.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 2, 2016

2. Old Center Cemetery Marker

Old Center Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 2, 2016

3. Old Center Cemetery

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 529 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.