Norwich in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
John F. Slater
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
1. John F. Slater Marker
This Building
Dedicated to the Education of the Young
And Commemorative of
John F. Slater
Is Erected by His Son
William A. Slater
And by Him Presented to the
Norwich Free Academy
In Grateful Recognition
Of Advantages There Enjoyed
John Fox Slater
Born in Smithfield R I March 4 1815
Died in Norwich Conn May 7 1884
A Trustee of The Free Academy
From 1858 Until His Death
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 41° 32.174′ N, 72° 4.874′ W. Marker is in Norwich in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from the intersection of Crescent Street and Broadway, on the left when traveling south. Located in the entrance of the Slater Memorial Museum on the campus of the Norwich Free Academy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Crescent Street, Norwich CT 06360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Ashby McCloy (a few steps from this marker); Slater Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Charles H. Osgood Fountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (about 300 feet away); The Shattuck Building (about 400 feet away); In Memory of Captain Samuel Chester Reid (about 600 feet away); Cristoforo Colombo Monument (about 600 feet away); Norwich Soldiers Monument (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwich.
Also see . . .
1. Slater Memorial Museum. (Submitted on March 13, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Norwich Free Academy. (Submitted on March 13, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
2. John F. Slater Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
3. Entrance to the Slater Memorial Museum
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
4. The Slater Memorial Museum
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
5. Plaque on the Building
As You Live Here, So You Will
Probably Continue To Live.
Give Your Best Effort To
Understand The Truth And
To Practice The Right.
Avoid Laziness; Avoid Deceitfulness;
Persevere In High Aims;
Make The Most Of Your Power
To Serve Mankind.
- Henry A. Tirrell
Presented by the students of the Norwich Free Academy - 1940
( Henry A. Tirrell served for 36 years (1904-1940) as the Norwich Free Academy's fourth principal. )
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 13, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
