Coventry in Tolland County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Birthplace of Nathan Hale
Hale Memorial
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 17, 2019
1. Birthplace of Nathan Hale Marker
record Nathan Hale Esq. a Capt. in the
army of the United States who was born
June 6th, 1755 and received the first honors
of Yale College Sept. 1773 resign’d his
life a sacrifice to his country’s liberty
at New York Sept. 22d 1776 Etatis 22d
Epitaph
His last words were:
“I only regret that I have but one life
to lose for my country”
Erected A.D. 1937 by
George Dudley Seymour
Erected 1937 by George Dudley Seymour.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 45.859′ N, 72° 20.756′ W. Marker is in Coventry, Connecticut, in Tolland County. Marker can be reached from South St., 0.2 miles west of 2299 South St, on the left when traveling west. Located at the Nathan Hale Homestead. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coventry CT 06238, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Holy Grove (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Strong Homestead (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Strong-Porter Homestead (approx. 0.2 miles
this page online
Also see . . . Nathan Hale Homestead (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 14, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Additional commentary.
1. Use of the word 'etatis' on the marker
'Etatis' as used on the marker means 'age', indicating that Hale was 22 when executed.
— Submitted April 2, 2023.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 17, 2019
2. Birthplace of Nathan Hale Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 17, 2019
3. Nathan Hale Homestead
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 17, 2019
4. Nathan Hale Homestead Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
