Heroes of the War of 1812 - Hartford, CT
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A tablet honoring the veterans of the War of 1812 is located on the ground floor of the Connecticut State Capitol Building in Hartford, CT.
Waymark Code: WMMFHA
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2014
Views: 7
On the wall behind the model of the U.S.S. Hartford is a 3' by 4' bronze tablet honoring and in memory of those who participated in the War of 1812. The tablet contains the image of a star superimposed over an anchor. The star is inscribed:
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1812
The tablet is inscribed:
TO HONOR THE HEROES AND MEMORY OF
THOSE HEROES OF THE WAR OF 1812
IN AND FROM CONNECTICUT WHO
DID THEIR PART TO DEFEND AND
PRESERVE OUR BELOVED COUNTRY
THIS TABLET IS ERECTED IN GRATEFUL
REMEMBRANCE BY THE NATIONAL SOCIETY
UNITED STATES DAUGHTERS OF 1812
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
1935
Visitors can tour the Connecticut Capitol Building by entering the west entrance. The building is open for visitors Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Guided tours are available at quarter past the hour until 13:15. Self-guided booklets are available on the first floor.
Date Erected/Dedicated: 1935
Who put it there? Private/Government?: United States Daughters of 1812
Location/Address: Connecticut Capitol Building 210 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT United States 06106
County/Province: Hartford County
Hours or Restrictions if Appropiate: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
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Website (related) if available: Not listed
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