Walpole in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Site of First School House
Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 2, 2025
1. Site of First School House Marker
1758
Built by Deacon Ezekiel Robbins on land of Rev Phillips Payson
Erected 1976 by Walpole Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.
Location. 42° 8.721′ N, 71° 15.278′ W. Marker is in Walpole, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. It is at the intersection of West Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on West Street. Located near the Deacon Willard Lewis House, which is owned by the Walpole Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 West Street, Walpole MA 02081, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Boston. 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: The Deacon Willard Lewis House (a few steps from this marker); Veterans of Walpole Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); "Rocky" Flagpole (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Meeting House Common (within shouting distance of this marker); Walpole Armed Forces Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Desert Shield / Desert Storm Memorial
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Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 2, 2025
2. Site of First School House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
