Coventry, Connecticut War Memorials

Captain Nathan Hale Monument in Coventry, Connecticut

Captain Nathan Hale Monument

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120 Lake St, Coventry, CT 06238, USA

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  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

About This Memorial

The Captain Nathan Hale Monument is a 45-foot obelisk in Coventry, Connecticut, built in 1846 to honor Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale, who was born there. Designed by architect Henry Austin and built by Solomon Willard, it features Greek Revival and Exotic Revival styles with inscriptions including Hale's famous quote about sacrificing his life for his country. The monument, made from Quincy granite, was one of the first large-scale war memorials in the United States, predating even the Bunker Hill and Washington Monuments. It commemorates Hale's service and execution as a spy during the American Revolutionary War. Now state-owned, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

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6/8/2023

"This was a super interesting place to explore. Lots of History lots of gravesites of amazing people. It was one of the first war memorials to be built in the United States, and is a significant work of both architect Henry Austin and builder Solomon Willard. Now owned and maintained by the state, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002."