Westford in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Westford Academy

1794

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

1. Westford Academy Marker

Inscription.
Westford Center Historic District
Town of Westford, Massachusetts Historic Marker

Westford Academy was founded in 1792 and this building was erected opposite the west end of Westford Common in 1794. The original granite step was placed in 1942 to mark the original site. In 1916, the building was moved to this location, renovated by Graniteville resident P. Henry Harrington and architect Harry B. Prescott and used as the Central Fire Station for the next fifty-eight years. The building housed the Edward M. Abbot Hose Co. I, named for a Company lieutenant and prominent business owner who eventually became Westford's second Fire Chief. After extensive restoration in 1975 by Nashoba Technical High School students, the building was dedicated as the Westford Museum on September 11, 1976.

Erected by Westford Remembers Memorial Fund.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1976.

Location. 42° 34.821′ N, 71° 26.274′ W. Marker is in Westford, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is on Boston Road south of Hildreth Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Boston Rd, Westford MA 01886, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. A different marker also named Westford Academy (here, next to this marker); Abbot Bell 1897 (a few steps from this marker); North Bridge Battle Drum (a few steps from this marker); Westford World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Westford Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Westford Academy (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Westford Academy Foundation (about 400 feet away); Colonel John Robinson (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westford.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

2. Westford Academy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.