New Britain Historical Marker - New Britain, CT
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 41° 40.058 W 072° 46.934
18T E 684628 N 4615251
The New Britain Historical Marker is located at the intersection of West Main Street and Main Street in New Britain, CT.
Waymark Code: WM17790
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
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A blue historical marker with raised white inscription describes the history of New Britain, CT. The marker is inscribed with the same text on both sides:

{Seal of the State of Connecticut}
STATE OF CONNECTICUT

NEW BRITAIN

The Ecclesiastical Society of New Britain
was formed 1754 by division of Kensington
Society called Great Swamp. New Britain
became a town 1850. Charter of incorporation
was granted by Connecticut General Assembly
1870 which was accepted January, 1871,
by vote of 521 to 520.
From small beginnings in blacksmith shops,
hardware manufacturing developed rapidly;
by end of the 19th century city was
widely known as Hardware City of the World.
Its most famous son, Elihu Burritt, the
learned blacksmith became ardent advocate
of international peace and advancement of
education. First Normal School in Connecticut
was established here 1850, now
Central Connecticut State College.

Erected by the City of New Britain
and the Connecticut Historical Commission
1971

Marker Name: New Britain

Marker Type: Urban

Date Dedicated / Placed: 1971

Additional Information: Not listed
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