Shrewsbury in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
1830 Brick Schoolhouse
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
1. 1830 Brick Schoolhouse Marker
In 1808, at a cost of $382, the Town of Shrewsbury purchased a building at the fork of Boylston and Prospect Streets, for the first public school. In 1830, Brick Schoolhouse was erected at the head of the Common. Residents of the town were granted permission to add a second floor to the schoolhouse for the purpose of a public gathering and meeting place, provided that they would assume responsibility for maintaining the roof. This became known as the "Central Hall".
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 42° 17.858′ N, 71° 42.837′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is at the intersection of Boylston Street and Church Road, 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: Shrewsbury Library (here, next to this marker); George Washington Visit (a few steps from this marker); Watchmaker (a few steps from this marker); Bandstand (within shouting distance of this marker); General Knox (within shouting distance of this marker); First Meeting House in Shrewsbury
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More about this marker. The building is now home to the Shrewsbury Historical Society.
Also see . . . Shrewsbury Historical Society. (Submitted on August 31, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
2. 1830 Brick Schoolhouse Marker
Set in the ground next to the walkway.
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
3. 1830 Brick Schoolhouse
The schoolhouse is across Church Road from the marker.
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
4. Side Entrance
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
5. National Register of Historic Places plaque
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 162 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 31, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
