Rehoboth in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Hornbine School

Photographed By Bryan Simmons, July 22, 2011

1. Hornbine School Marker

Inscription. This one room school built in the 1840's and used by the town of Rehoboth until 1937. An extension of 14 feet at the rear was made in the 1920's. During Rehoboth's 325 anniversary in 1968 the school was restored and donated to the preservation of One Room School Heritage of the town. It is open to the public on the second and fourth Sunday of each month during the summer, and by appointment

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 41° 47.883′ N, 71° 12.117′ W. Marker is in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker is on Hornbine Rd.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 144 Hornbine Rd, Rehoboth MA 02769, 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. Daniel Bullock- Samuel Baker Sawmill site 1750-1850 (approx. 1.7 miles away); Bad Luck Pond (approx. 2 miles away); Samual Baker Grist & Sawmill Site (approx. 2.1 miles away); Site of Original Oak Swamp Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); Horton Signal (approx. 2.4 miles away); Liberty Tree (approx. 2.8 miles away); Palmer River Pound (approx. 3 miles away); Swansea World War Honor Roll (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rehoboth.

Also see . . . Hornbine School History

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. The first school in the Hornbine District # 10, was built at the curve in the road on Spring Street near the Cole Brook Cemetery. It was called the Cole Brook School. When Hannah Baker, grandmother of Florence Piece of Swansea attended this school in 1825, sessions were held during the winter months only. (Submitted on November 26, 2012.)

Photographed By Bryan Simmons, July 22, 2011

2. Hornbine School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2011, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 758 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2011, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.