New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Nathan Hale Schoolhouse
New London, Connecticut
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 in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in the Thames River Valley. 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 once New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Revolutionary New London (a few steps from this marker); Nathan Hale (a few steps from this marker);
this page online
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
2. Nathan Hale Schoolhouse Marker
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.
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 May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 775 times since then and 28 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.
