Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of Columbia University
In 1752 Trinity Church gave a grant of land for a new college.
On July 17, 1754, the first class of King’s College, which was to become Columbia University, met in the schoolhouse of Trinity Church located across this street.
The charter for the college was granted on October 31, 1754, during the reign of King George II.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is July 17, 1754.
Location. 40° 42.46′ N, 74° 0.755′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on Rector Street near Trinity Place, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert Fulton (a few steps from this marker); Alexander Hamilton (within shouting distance of this marker); Philip Hamilton (within shouting distance of this marker); Commodore Silas Talbot (within shouting distance of this marker); Hercules Mulligan (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Randall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Honorable John Watts (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain James Lawrence & Lieutenant Augustus C. Ludlow (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Columbia University. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 23, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.