Spencer in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Denny Hall

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 20, 2022

1. Denny Hall Marker

Inscription. 1856 – 1888
The first high school in Spencer, named
for Charles Edwin Denny who gave
two thousand dollars toward the construction
of this school. The cupola on the roof of
this building was removed in later years.
Now a private property.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 42° 14.758′ N, 71° 59.333′ W. Marker is in Spencer, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) and Main Street Terrace, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 Main Street, Spencer MA 01562, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Quiet Corner

and in Greater Worcester.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in 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

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distance of this marker: First Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Memorial Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier’s Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spencer Civil War Monument (about 400 feet away); Vietnam Memorial (about 400 feet away); Prouty Park (about 400 feet away); Spencer 9/11 Memorial (about 400 feet away); Donald B. Mandeville Sr. (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spencer.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 20, 2022

2. Denny Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 687 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.