Hadley in Hampshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Hooker School
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022
1. Hooker School Marker
Named in Honor of
Major General Joseph Hooker
Born at Hadley, Mass., Nov. 13, 1814
Educated at Hopkins Academy
Cadet U. S. Military Academy 1833 - 37
Served Gallantly in Mexican War
Commander of Army of The Potomac
wounded in Action in Civil War
Retired as Major General 1868
Commended for Skill by General Sherman
Died in Long Island in 1879
Original Building Completed 1922
Addition Completed 1951
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1814.
Location. 42° 20.513′ N, 72° 35.448′ W. Marker is in Hadley, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County. Marker is at the intersection of Russell Street (Massachusetts Route 9) and Goffe Street, on the right when traveling east on Russell Street. Located in the gazebo next to Hopkins Academy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 Russell Street, Hadley MA 01035, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hopkins Academy Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); Hopkins Academy (a few steps from
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022
2. The Hopkins Academy Gazebo
this page online
Regarding Hooker School. After nearly 100 years, the Hooker School building was demolished in 2019 to make way for a new town library.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
