Quaker Hill, Connecticut facts for kids
Quaker Hill is a small village or neighborhood located in the town of Waterford, in southeastern Connecticut, United States. It sits on the west bank of the Thames River, north of New London. The village center is part of the Quaker Hill Historic District, which is a special area listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its important history. Quaker Hill is also the name for the ZIP code 06375, which covers a larger area of Waterford.
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A Look Back: Quaker Hill's History
The area got its name "Quaker Hill" around 1687. This was because of a religious group called the Rogerenes, also known as Rogerene Quakers. They were a unique religious sect started by a local farmer named John Rogers (1648–1721). His house, where the group began, was near Benham Avenue.
The first house in Quaker Hill was built around 1740 by Benjamin Greene. Later, in 1851, the Robertson and Bingham paper mill opened here. It was known for being the first place in the United States to make real tissue manila paper.
Learning in Quaker Hill: Schools
Quaker Hill has schools that help young people learn and grow.
Quaker Hill School: A Place to Learn
The public schools in Waterford operate an elementary school right here in Quaker Hill. The very first Quaker Hill School was built in 1915 and opened its doors in 1917. It replaced two older, smaller school buildings. That original school building was taken down in 2007 to make way for a brand new Quaker Hill Elementary School, which opened in August 2008. You can find this modern school at 285 Bloomingdale Road in Quaker Hill.
Waterford Country School: Helping Kids Thrive
Waterford Country School is a special private organization in Quaker Hill. It's a nonprofit group that helps children and teens aged 10 to 18. They offer different services like special education, residential treatment (where kids live at the school for a while), and other care services. This school helps young people from all over eastern Connecticut. It started in 1922 and moved to its current large, 350-acre (1.4 km2) site in Quaker Hill in 1929.
Famous Faces: A Notable Person
Quaker Hill has been home to interesting people.
Eugene P. Wilkinson: Submarine Pioneer
Eugene P. Wilkinson was a very important person in naval history. He was the Captain of the USS Nautilus, which was the world's first nuclear submarine! Captain Wilkinson lived in Quaker Hill during the 1950s.
Keeping Safe: Fire and EMS Service
The Quaker Hill Fire Company is dedicated to keeping the residents of Quaker Hill safe. They provide fire and emergency medical services. The fire station is located on Old Colchester Road.
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A view of Quaker Hill (on the left) from near the Gold Star Memorial Bridge.
