Norwich in Windsor County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Theta Chi Fraternity

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, June 18, 2010

1. Theta Chi Fraternity Marker

Inscription. Near this spot stood the
Old South Barracks
of Norwich University
where, at 9:00 pm on April 10, 1856

Theta Chi Fraternity

was founded by
Frederick Norton Freeman
and Arthur Chase

Erected 1956 by Vermont Historic Sites Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 10, 1856.

Location. 43° 42.752′ N, 72° 18.474′ W. Marker is in Norwich, Vermont, in Windsor County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 5) and Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. The marker is located at the southeast corner of the Norwich village green, next to the Main Street entrance to the Marion Cross Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norwich VT 05055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Connecticut River Valley

and in the Green Mountains.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: American Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Theta Chi Fraternity (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Norwich (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Alden Partridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Norwich Honor Roll (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town of Norwich War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Norwich Vietnam War Memorial (about 500 feet away); First Public Grammar School (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwich.

Wide view of the Theta Chi Fraternity Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, June 18, 2010

2. Wide view of the Theta Chi Fraternity Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,640 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.