Madison Center in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Lee's Academy

1821

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 28, 2013

1. Lee's Academy Marker

Inscription. Founded by Captain Frederick Lee and other pillars of the community as a privately funded co-educational institution for higher education, Lee’s Academy provided students with a level of instruction beyond the basic rudimentary subjects available in the town’s common schools. Although primarily attended by Madison residents, the school also served students from other parts of the state and country.

In 1889 Lee’s Academy became part of the Madison School system and served as the town’s first High School. The building was purchased and restored by the Madison Historical Society in 1923.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 41° 16.767′ N, 72° 36.083′ W. Marker is in Madison, Connecticut, in New Haven County. It is in Madison Center. Marker is on Meeting House Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison CT 06443, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frederick W. Lee, Esq (a few steps from this marker); Captain Frederick Lee (within shouting distance of this marker); James Madison Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dianne Bullis Snyder Memorial (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Patriots of Madison (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to the Citizens of Madison (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 28, 2013

2. Lee's Academy Marker

This is mounted in the center of the building between the two doors.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 28, 2013

3. Lee's Academy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.