Riverton in Northfield in Washington County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Norwich University

The Nation’s Oldest Private Military College

Photographed By Dennis Gilkenson, June 24, 2016

1. Norwich University Marker

Inscription.
Founded by Captain Alden Partridge in 1819 as the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy at Norwich, Vermont, Norwich University was relocated to Northfield, Vermont in 1866. Partridge’s innovative curriculum combined military, practical, scientific and liberal instruction. Guided by his educational principles, Norwich University pioneered in offering civil engineering, physical education and experiential learning and was one of the first institutions to offer instruction in agriculture, modern languages and political-economy. The Morrill Land-Grant Act of 1862 and the 1916 legislation which created the Reserve Officer’s Training Corps are extensions of Partridge’s theories of education.

Erected 1994 by Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.

Location. 44° 8.191′ N, 72° 39.565′ W. Marker is in Northfield, Vermont, in Washington County. It is in Riverton. Marker is at the intersection of S. Main Street and Park Ave. on S. Main Street. At Norwich University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Northfield VT 05663, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Northfield Civil War Memorial (approx.

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0.8 miles away); To Our Defenders (approx. 4.9 miles away); Davenport Birthplace (approx. 5.9 miles away); Thomas Davenport (approx. 5.9 miles away); Town of Williamstown (approx. 6 miles away); Major Ira Day (approx. 6½ miles away); Roxbury Fish Culture Station (approx. 6½ miles away); The Floating Bridge (approx. 7.1 miles away).

Also see . . . Norwich University - Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 28, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Wideview of Norwich University Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Craft, June 4, 2017

2. Wideview of Norwich University Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2016, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 27, 2016, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. 2. submitted on June 4, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.