Wethersfield in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Rev. Joseph Emerson
1777 – 1833
Pioneer for advanced education
for women. Conducted female
seminary in Wethersfield and
lived in this house
1824 – 1833
Buried in Wethersfield Cemetery
Erected by
Wethersfield Women's Association
1934
Erected 1934 by Wethersfield Women's Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 41° 42.589′ N, 72° 39.284′ W. Marker is in Wethersfield, Connecticut, in Hartford County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Center Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 Main Street, Wethersfield CT 06109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Silas Deane House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Silas Deane (approx. 0.2 miles away); Connecticut Constitution Oak (approx. 0.2 miles away); Webb House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Society of the Cincinnati (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wethersfield Settlers Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Webb House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wethersfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 584 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.