Norwichtown in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
East District School
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
1. East District School Marker
Once upon a time in Norwich
In 1789, when Norwich was the second largest city in the State, Thomas Leffingwell IV sold to the inhabitants of the East School District for 6 pounds, land for the purpose of said inhabitants building a school thereon and improving the same forever. This brick schoolhouse was the result and remained in use for about 125 years.
Noted writer and Norwich native Lydia Huntley Sigourney attended this school in 1795. In 1798, an evening school, under the direction of Consider Sterry, was added for instruction in writing, bookkeeping, and mathematics, especially to "those gentlemen who go down to the sea in ships and occupy their business on the great water.
The School House Club was organized in 1891 by leading residents of Norwichtown for literary, musical, and social gatherings.
by sons Dick and Arlie
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education.
Location. 41° 32.76′ N, 72° 5.293′ W. Marker is in Norwich in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is in Norwichtown. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and Lathrop Lane, on the left when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline, in Greater New London and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lathrop Manor (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lowthorpe Meadows (about 400 feet away); Leffingwell Inn (about 400 feet away); Gravesite of Boston Trowtrow, Norwich's "Black Governor" (approx. Ό mile away); Once upon a time in Norwich... (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tomb of Samuel Huntington (approx. 0.3 miles away); Samuel Huntington (approx. 0.3 miles away); En Memoire de Vingt Compagnons de Lafayette (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwich.
Regarding East District School. The East District School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
Also see . . . East District School on Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 12, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
2. East District School
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
3. East District School
Photographed by Conrad Ward, October 20, 2024
4. Historical Museum marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 4. submitted on March 31, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut.
