Freeport in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The First Public School in Freeport

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2017

1. The First Public School in Freeport Marker

Inscription. Upon this site stood the first
public school in Freeport

This building was erected about 1820 and served as the first public school until 1852

Mr. John Rankin had the honor of being the first teacher to teach in this village

This tablet erected
February 1932

Community Service Committee Freeport Exchange Club

Erected 1932 by Community Service Committee, Freeport Exchange Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 40° 39.415′ N, 73° 34.977′ W. Marker is in Freeport, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Freeport NY 11520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Trubia Rifle (here, next to this marker); Freeport Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Freeport Methodist Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); B'nai Israel Synagogue (approx. ¼ mile away); Village Hall - 1928 (approx. ¼ mile away); Freeport Post Office

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Freeport Memorial Library (approx. 0.3 miles away); Freeport Memorial Library War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freeport.

The First Public School in Freeport Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2017

2. The First Public School in Freeport Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible here, mounted to a low rock monument in front of the Trubia Rifle

The First Public School in Freeport Marker - Wide View, Looking South From LIRR Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2017

3. The First Public School in Freeport Marker - Wide View, Looking South From LIRR Station

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.