First Wrentham School House Marker

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Wrentham in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

First Wrentham School House

By Bryan Simmons, June 7, 2012

1. First Wrentham School House Marker

Inscription. Near this spot stood the first Wrentham School House built in 1702-1703. Theodore Mann, son of Samuel Mann, first minister of Wrentham was chosen by the selectmen, in behalf of the town, to keep the school

Erected 1923 by Citizens of Wrenham and children of public schools.

Location. 42° 3.987′ N, 71° 19.712′ W. Marker is in Wrentham, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. Marker is on South Street (U.S. 1A), on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wrentham MA 02093, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Helen Adams Keller (within shouting distance of this marker); First Meeting House in Wrentham (within shouting distance of this marker); Lakeview (approx. 3 miles away); Birthplace of Horace Mann (approx. 3 miles away); Foxborough State Hospital Cemetery (approx. 3.5 miles away); The Dorchester School Farm (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Town Lot (approx. 3.7 miles away); Morseville (approx. 3.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Wrentham.

By Bryan Simmons, June 7, 2012

2. First Wrentham School House Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on June 7, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 93 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.