Gravel Hill Academy
Located beside courthouse, original building of four rooms built in 1869, opened in 1870 with town hall on 2nd floor. In 1888 two wings were added. By 20 Jan. 1939, when destroyed by fire, had 14 rooms with 500 students. Rebuilt on same site, it served as school until 1963 graduation. First formal graduation held in 1893. Now houses city government, community history displays & other businesses.
Marker is at the intersection of North River Avenue and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue.
Courtesy hmdb.org
