Dwight in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
New Haven State Normal School
Photographed by Conrad Ward, November 10, 2024
1. New Haven State Normal School Marker
(Upper photo)
Life began for Southern Connecticut State University on September 1, 1893, when three teachers and 84 students met at the old Skinner School in New Haven to create a two-year teacher training school, New Haven State Normal School, shown above.
By 1937, Southern had grown into a four year college with the power to grant bachelor's degrees.
In 1959, six years after the institution had moved to its present location on Crescent Street, state legislation expanded Southern's offerings to include liberal arts programs leading to bachelor's degrees in the arts and sciences. At the same time, New Haven State Teachers College became Southern Connecticut State College.
(Lower photo)
New Haven Labor Lyceum, 38 Howe St
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1893.
Location. 41° 18.524′ N, 72° 56.162′ W. Marker is in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Dwight. It is at
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Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley and on the Connecticut Shoreline. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 New Haven County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Crown St (a few steps from this marker); Ernest Borgnine (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Sherman Baldwin (within shouting distance of this marker); Chad Dawson (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Simeon Jocelyn (within shouting distance of this marker); Al Capp (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
Photographed by Conrad Ward, November 10, 2024
2. New Haven State Normal School Marker
circa 1907
3. New Haven State Normal School
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. 3. submitted on April 21, 2025. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
