Worcester in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The First School-House in Worcester
Photographed by Stephen St. Denis, August 3, 2021
1. The First School-House in Worcester Marker
Placed by the Colonel Timothy Bigalow Chapter 1903
Erected 1903 by Colonel Timothy Bigalow Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 42° 16.264′ N, 71° 47.993′ W. Marker is in Worcester, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Highland Street (Massachusetts Route 9), on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Located in front of Courthouse Lofts apartments, previously the Old Worcester County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Main Street, Worcester MA 01608, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Quiet Corner and in the Blackstone 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gen. Henry Knox Trail (a few steps from this marker); George Washington (a few steps from this marker); Worcester (within shouting distance of this marker); First Mill (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed by Stephen St. Denis, August 3, 2021
2. The First School-House in Worcester Marker
The marker is in front of the Old Worcester County Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2021, by Stephen St. Denis of Worcester, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 1,133 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2021, by Stephen St. Denis of Worcester, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
