Cornwall Bridge in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Scion of the Charter Oak

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 15, 2011

1. Scion of the Charter Oak Marker

Inscription. In Memory Of
Lewis S. Gannett
Scion Of The
Charter Oak
Dedicated
April 23, 1966
Cornwall
Historical Society

Erected 1966.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1731.

Location. 41° 50.615′ N, 73° 19.798′ W. Marker is in Cornwall, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. It is in Cornwall Bridge. Marker is at the intersection of Pine Street and Bolton Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Pine Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cornwall CT 06753, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cornwall World War I – World War II Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Cornwall Korea – Vietnam Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Cornwall (a few steps from this marker); This Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); First Foreign Mission School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Francis L. Sheane Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away); Major General John Sedgwick (approx. 4½ miles away); Milton F. "Mike" Dusek Memorial (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cornwall.

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The Charter Oak is part of Connecticut’s history and lore. The tree, which grew in Hartford, was used in 1687 to hide the Connecticut Charter, issued by the King of England, to prevent its confiscation by the newly appointed governor. Seedlings from the large oak tree were planted in many places throughout Connecticut. Most have a small inconspicuous marker.

Also see . . . Charter Oak on Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 19, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 15, 2011

2. Scion of the Charter Oak Marker

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Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 15, 2011

3. Scion of the Charter Oak

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,123 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.