Litchfield in Northwest Hills Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Site of Pierce Academy

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 18, 2010

1. Site of Pierce Academy Marker

Inscription. Site of
Pierce Academy
In 1792 Sarah Pierce
Opened First Academy
For Girls in America

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.

Location. 41° 45.133′ N, 73° 11.483′ W. Marker is in Litchfield in Northwest Hills Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of North Street (Connecticut Route 63) and Westwood Lane, on the left when traveling north on North Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 153 North Street, Litchfield CT 06759, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Connecticut’s Berkshire Foothills

and in the Litchfield Hills.

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 Litchfield County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Homesite Of Lyman Beecher (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Litchfield (approx. 0.4 miles away); Litchfield Soldiers Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Litchfield Korean War Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Litchfield World War II Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Litchfield Vietnam War Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); War on Terrorism Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Litchfield Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Litchfield.

Regarding Site of Pierce Academy.

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Litchfield Female Academy in Litchfield, Connecticut was established in 1792 by Sarah Pierce, making it one of the first major educational institutions for women in the United States. Over its forty-one year history the school enrolled more than 2,000 students, established a national reputation, and evolved a highly challenging academic curriculum. It closed in 1833.

Also see . . .
1. Litchfield Female Academy. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on October 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Sarah Pierce. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 18, 2010

2. Site of Pierce Academy Marker

Sarah Pierce's School Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 18, 2010

3. Sarah Pierce's School Marker

Here Stood
Sarah Pierce's School
for
Instruction Of Females
1792 – 1835
Erected By D.A.R.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 18, 2010

4. Sarah Pierce's School Marker

Sarah Pierce image. Click for full size.

Photographed by George Catlin, unknown

5. Sarah Pierce

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,194 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 5. submitted on October 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.