Wethersfield in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Rev. Joseph Emerson
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
1. Rev. Joseph Emerson Marker
1777 – 1833
Pioneer for advanced education
for women. Conducted female
seminary in Wethersfield and
lived in this house
1824 – 1833
Buried in Wethersfield Cemetery
Erected by
Wethersfield Women's Association
1934
Erected 1934 by Wethersfield Women's Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 41° 42.589′ N, 72° 39.284′ W. Marker is in Wethersfield in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Center Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 Main Street, Wethersfield CT 06109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. 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
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Old Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Silas Deane House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Silas Deane (approx. 0.2 miles away); Connecticut Constitution Oak (approx. 0.2 miles away); Webb House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Society of the Cincinnati (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wethersfield Settlers Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Webb House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wethersfield.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2011
2. Rev. Joseph Emerson House
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 813 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
