Norwich in Windsor County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Alden Partridge
(1784-1854)
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 18, 2010
1. Alden Partridge Marker
A native of Norwich, Vermont, Alden Partridge was a pioneer in American military education. Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point from 1815 to 1817, he returned here in 1819 to found the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy, which, in 1834, became Norwich University, now located in Northfield, VT. Partridge’s innovative curriculum, called the “American System of Education”, combined military, practical, scientific and liberal instruction. The educational system established here served as a model for eighteen military academies and colleges founded throughout the United States. The Morrill Land-Grant Act of 1862 and the 1916 legislation which created the Reserve Officers Training Corps are extension of Partridge’s theories of education.Erected by Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
Location. 43° 42.794′ N, 72° 18.484′ W. Marker is in Norwich, Vermont, in Windsor County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town of Norwich (within shouting distance of this marker); Norwich Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Norwich War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Norwich Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Public Grammar School (within shouting distance of this marker); Theta Chi Fraternity (within shouting distance of this marker); American Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Theta Chi Fraternity (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwich.
Also see . . . Norwich University - Military College, Traditional Degrees. (Submitted on June 22, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 18, 2010
2. Wide view of the Alden Partridge Marker on the Norwich village green
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 18, 2010
3. Grave site of Alden Partridge
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,030 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
