Orleans in Brownington in Orleans County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Alexander Twilight and Natural History

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 15, 2022

1. Alexander Twilight and Natural History Marker

Inscription.
Alexander Lucius Twilight taught here in Brownington at the Orleans County Grammar school for 20 years of his career. He was an open minded and forward thinking educator, beloved by his students. Mr. Twilight emphasized the study of the natural world in his curriculum and taught courses in geology, astronomy and natural sciences. He was also a founding member of The Orleans County Natural and Civil History Society, which formed in 1853 and later became the Orleans County Historical Society.

As you walk the trail, take time to notice your environment and learn from the natural world around you. The trail serves as a physical representation of Mr. Twilight's curriculum and teaching philosophy, carrying on his legacy as an educator.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education.

Location. 44° 50.139′ N, 72° 9.893′ W. Marker is in Brownington, Vermont, in Orleans County. It is in Orleans. Marker is on Old Stone House Road east of Hinman Settler Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 Old Stone House Rd, Orleans VT 05860, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Stone House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brownington Historic Village (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Orleans County Grammar School and Prospect Hill Observatory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brownington Congregational Church and Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Coventry Remembers (approx. 5.3 miles away); Coventry Civil War Monument (approx. 5.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.9 miles away); Henry M. Leland (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownington.

Also see . . . Alexander Twilight (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 5, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 15, 2022

2. Alexander Twilight and Natural History Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.