Sturbridge in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Center School
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 20, 2018
1. The Center School Marker
Built in 1852 on the site of the town's original Meeting House, the Center School helped Sturbridge consolidate its outlying one-room district schools. It continued as a site for elementary education until the 1950s, when the present Burgess Elementary School was constructed. From that time until 1988, the Center School housed many town offices, including the Sturbridge Police Department. The adjacent Old Burying Ground was the town's first cemetery, and is the final resting place for many of the original settlers, including Experiance Deneson Wheelock, "the first Childe Born in this Town."Erected by the Town of Sturbridge.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 42° 6.472′ N, 72° 4.842′ W. Marker is in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) and Haynes Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Burial Ground (a few steps from this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Charles J. Collins USAAC (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Soldier's Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Revere Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); 1771 Publick House Historic Inn & Country Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Sturbridge Honor Roll War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sturbridge Common (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sturbridge.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 20, 2018
2. The Former Center School and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
3. The Old Burial Ground
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on June 15, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
