Salisbury in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Salisbury Academy
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 15, 2011
1. Salisbury Academy Marker
An announcement for the 1839-40 school year described the Salisbury Academy as follows:
"This Seminary is pleasantly situated in the Central Village of a town, rarely rivaled in the beauty and grandeur of its natural scenery, and so much retired from the noise and temptations of the great thoroughfares of business, as to recommend its location to parents who would guard the morality of their children from exposure. Accommodations for boarding may be had on reasonable terms, in respectable families. It is intended that the discipline shall be kind, yet strict and faithful, and that the instruction in both the English and Classical departments shall be accurate and thorough. The preceptor, residing near the Seminary, devotes himself to the instruction and oversight of the pupils, and aims to exercise a paternal care and watchfulness over them."
Subsequently, the Academy became a tax-supported public school and continued to operate as such until 1929. The last teacher, Polly Miner, who taught first and second grades, later recalled:
"Les Hoysradt, Senior, was my janitor and took care of the stove
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After it ceased operating as a school, the building served as a meeting house and then as a courthouse. It has been restored by The Salisbury Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 41° 58.888′ N, 73° 25.361′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Academy Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Located on the Salisbury Academy building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Main Street, Salisbury CT 06068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Salisbury (a few steps from this marker); The Old Burying Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Nation's First Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Salisbury Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Salisbury Soldiers' Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central New England Railroad (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Memory of Robert Scoville, M.A.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 15, 2011
2. Placard on the Building
Salisbury Association
estab. 1902
"to further the best interests of the whole
Town and to protect its natural attractions"
Land Trust
Land Preservation • Land Stewardship • Environmental Education • Conservation Maps
Historical Society
Archives • Publications • Exhibits & Programs • Preservation • Oral History
Civic Activities
Town Beautification • Tree Planting • Town Grove Support
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3. Plaque on the Building
Association
Founded 1902
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4. Plaque on the Building
Academy
Built in 1833
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5. Plaque on the Building
Circuit Court
Dedicated 1960
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6. The Salisbury Academy
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 604 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 28, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
