became superintendent of schools, and oversaw establishment of its normal school. He later served in education-related posts in Wisconsin, Maryland, and was the first United States Commissioner of Education, appointed in 1867. He died in this house in 1900. See also List of National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut National Register of Historic Places listings in Hartford, Connecticut References National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut Houses completed in 1807 Barnard Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Connecticut National Register of Historic Places in Hartford, Connecticut Historic district contributing properties in Connecticut