Goodwin Schoolhouse - East Hartford, Connecticut
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BruceS
N 41° 46.537 W 072° 37.502
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One room school house on display at Martin Park in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Waymark Code: WMC4Y5
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2011
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The Goodwin Schoolhouse was built in 1821 by Mr. Goodwin on his own property. He hired a a teacher to teach his own children and those of his neighbors. The school remained in operation until 1855 when all the students were transferred to other East Hartford school. The building has since been moved to Martin Park where it part of a museum with the Makens Bemont house.
Original or Re-creation?: Re-located Original
Year the school first opened.: 01/01/1821
Year the school closed.: 01/01/1855
Is the schoolhouse still open as a school?: no
Address:
307 Burnside Ave.
East Hartford, Connecticut United States
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Web Address (if available): Not listed
Does the school offer 19th century classroom reenactments or day camps?: Not Listed
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