Downtown in Hartford in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
General Casimir Pulaski
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
1. General Casimir Pulaski Marker
Inscription.
General Casimir Pulaski. .
Pulaski "I came here, where freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to live or die for it . . ." General Casimir Pulaski. was born in Poland in 1748. He led the unsuccessful revolt of Polish Patriots against Russia. Upon arrival in America he joined General George Washington's Army. Having distinguished himself in the battle of Brandywine, Congress appointed him a Brigadier General. He organized the independent Corps of Cavalry and Infantry, known as the Pulaski Legion. General Casimir Pulaski was wounded on October 9, 1779 at the siege of Savannah and died on October 11, 1779. [ back ]
". . . I have passed hither from Europe to do myself the honor of being among worthy citizens in the defense of their country and their liberty." Count Casimir Pulaski Who with heroic devotion offered his life for our freedom, On this bicentennial of American Independence a grateful people commemorate his enduring contribution July 4, 1976.
E.D. Thatcher Archt.
Pulaski
"I came here, where freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to live or die for it . . ."
General Casimir Pulaski
was born in Poland in 1748. He led the unsuccessful revolt of Polish Patriots against Russia. Upon arrival in America he joined General George Washington's Army. Having distinguished himself in the battle of Brandywine, Congress appointed him a Brigadier General. He organized the independent Corps of Cavalry and Infantry, known as the Pulaski Legion.
General Casimir Pulaski was wounded on October 9, 1779 at the siege of Savannah and died on October 11, 1779.
[ back ]
". . . I have passed hither from Europe to do myself the honor of being among worthy citizens in the defense of their country and their liberty."
Count Casimir Pulaski
Who with heroic devotion offered his life for our freedom
On this bicentennial of American Independence a grateful people commemorate his enduring contribution July 4, 1976
E.D. Thatcher Archt
Erected 1976.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1848.
Location. 41° 45.653′ N, 72° 40.477′ W. Marker is in Hartford,
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Connecticut, in Hartford County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hartford CT 06167, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Casimir Pulaski on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 7, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
2. General Casimir Pulaski Monument
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
3. General Casimir Pulaski Monument
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