New London in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Nathan Hale Schoolhouse

New London, Connecticut

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023

1. Nathan Hale Schoolhouse Marker

Inscription. Nathan Hale
Scholar • Teacher • Soldier • Martyr
Born Coventry Connecticut, June 6, 1755
Graduated from Yale, 1773
Taught in this
"The Union School of New London"
from March 1774 until July 1775
Gave his life for his country September 22, 1776
in New York City
When he uttered these immortal words

"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"

Erected by The Connecticut Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1774.

Location. 41° 21.275′ N, 72° 5.633′ W. Marker is in New London, Connecticut, in New London County. Marker is on Atlantic Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New London CT 06320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Revolutionary New London (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Privateering (a few steps from this marker); Nathan Hale

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(a few steps from this marker); Native Americans (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roots of the US Coast Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Atlantic Trade (within shouting distance of this marker); The Amistad Incident (within shouting distance of this marker); Whaling in New London (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011

2. Nathan Hale Schoolhouse Marker

The Nathan Hale Schoolhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023

3. The Nathan Hale Schoolhouse

Nathan Hale Schoolhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011

4. Nathan Hale Schoolhouse

Nathan Hale was teaching in this school when he joined the cause of independence in the Revolutionary War.

Nathan Hale Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011

5. Nathan Hale Statue

This statue of Nathan Hale is located in New London, a few miles east of the schoolhouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on October 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5. submitted on October 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.