From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Smith House in Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo is of Marietta Smith’s House. Marietta was born on July 18, 1806 and was the daughter of James and Gloriana Shelton Smith of Derby.

In 1818 and 1819, she attended the Litchfield Female Academy.

Marietta Smith

She was known in Derby as a great conversationalist and was visited by many noted people. She died in 1889.

[First posted on this date in 2016.]

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.