South End in Burlington in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
John Dewey
Philosopher and Pioneer in Modern Education
Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 19, 2014
1. John Dewey Marker
Born here on Oct. 20, 1859, John Dewey attended local schools and in 1879 graduated from the University of Vermont. Dewey was world-renowned as a philosopher and author of many books. Ideas drawn from his educational doctrines profoundly influenced American education. John Dewey died June 1, 1952; his ashes are buried near Ira Allen Chapel at UVM.
Erected 2004 by Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1952.
Location. 44° 28.501′ N, 73° 12.32′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Vermont, in Chittenden County. It is in South End. It is on South Willard Street (U.S. 7) 0.1 miles south of Main Street (U.S. 2), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 186 South Willard Street, Burlington VT 05401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Champlain Valley. 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: General William Wells / Dr. H. Nelson Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace Goodhue Coolidge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grasse Mount (about 700 feet away); Samuel de Champlain
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Also see . . . Wikipedia - John Dewey. (Submitted on July 22, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)
Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 19, 2014
2. John Dewey Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 1,218 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
