Shrewsbury in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Shrewsbury Library
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
1. Shrewsbury Library Marker
In 1792, a private social library was established in Shrewsbury. In 1872, Shrewsbury's first public library was established. In 1903, the Jubal Howe Memorial Library was built; over the years, additions followed as the town of Shrewsbury grew.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 42° 17.856′ N, 71° 42.836′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is at the intersection of Boylston Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Boylston Street. Located on the Shrewsbury Town Common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shrewsbury MA 01545, 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 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: 1830 Brick Schoolhouse (here, next to this marker); George Washington Visit (here, next to this marker); Watchmaker (a few steps from this marker); Bandstand (a few steps from this marker); General Knox (a few steps from this marker); Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); First Meeting House in Shrewsbury (within shouting distance of this marker); Shrewsbury Tea Party (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shrewsbury.
Also see . . . Shrewsbury Public Library History.
17001800(Submitted on August 31, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut.)Library Establishment. The origins of the Shrewsbury Public Library date back to...
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Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
2. Shrewsbury Library Marker
Set in the ground next to the walkway.
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
3. Howe Memorial Library
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
