The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
In 1636
The Church in Newtown, Massachusetts
Thomas Hooker, Minister
was transplanted to this locality, called
Meeting House Yard,
Old State House Square
City Hall Square.
Near this site on May 31, 1638.
Thomas Hooker preached his
Famous Sermon:
"The Foundation of Authority is Laid
In the Free Consent of the People."
Near this site on January 14, 1639,
representatives of the three river towns adopted
The Fundamental Orders
Of Connecticut.
"The first written constitution known
to history that created a government."
In 1796
This Second State House at Hartford,
Charles Bulfinch, Architect, was completed
Seat of State Government 1796-1878
Seat of Hartford City Government 1879-1915
Significant events have occurred within
and near this historic center of the
Colony and the State of Connecticut.
In grateful recollection
This tablet is erected as a Connecticut
Tercentenary Gift to the City of Hartford
By the Ruth Wyllys Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Marker can be reached from Central Row near Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
