West Redding in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
The Hill Academy
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 23, 2010
1. The Hill Academy Marker
Aaron Sanford Hill
1800 – 1893
Interest in his native town and in public education inspired him to found
The Hill Academy
Erected on this site in 1883, this building, remodeled by the town and the
trustees of the Hill Academy Corporation, was transferred to the Town of
Redding, March 4, 1932, to be used forever as a public school, and by a vote
of the town to be named
The Hill School
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 41° 18.335′ N, 73° 22.877′ W. Marker is in Redding, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in West Redding. Marker is at the intersection of Lonetown Road and Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Lonetown Road. Located next to the entrance of Redding Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Hill Road, Redding CT 06896, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Redding (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Redding World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Church of Christ Congregational (approx. 0.2 miles away); Redding Citizens
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Regarding The Hill Academy. In 1878, Aaron Sanford Hill funded the establishment of a public high school, the Hill Academy, in Redding Center. Ten one-room schoolhouses in strategic areas of Town served younger students in Redding, and the Town shared an 11th with Ridgefield. By 1931, the Town had closed all of its one-room schoolhouses and enlarged the Hill Academy to four classrooms to serve the eight elementary grades. The Hill Academy closed in 1948 when Redding Elementary School opened. In 1959, the Town converted the Hill Academy to Town Hall.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 23, 2010
2. Redding Town Hall
The Hill Academy marker is on the wall at the left of the entrance doors.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 734 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
