Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Latin School of New Amsterdam

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009

1. First Latin School of New Amsterdam Marker

Inscription. The first Latin School of New Amsterdam was founded on this site in 1659 by Dr. Alexander Carolus Cursius Curtius, Lithuanian nobleman and scholar who came to the Dutch colony as Latin School Master upon the invitation of Governor Peter Stuyvesant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1659.

Location. 40° 42.395′ N, 74° 0.671′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on Broad Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Broad Street, New York NY 10005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New York Stock Exchange (a few steps from this marker); Fearless Girl (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named New York Stock Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Let Freedom Ring (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert Sprague Bard (within shouting distance of this marker); "Curbstone Brokers" (within shouting distance of this marker); J.P. Morgan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); J. P. Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

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Broad Street Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009

2. Broad Street Marker

The marker is on the building at 18 Broad Street.

Marker in Lower Manhattan image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009

3. Marker in Lower Manhattan

The marker is in a restricted security zone at the New York Stock Exchange. This photo was taken from the closest point that the public is allowed.

New York Stock Exchange image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009

4. New York Stock Exchange

Marker is on a building at the New York Stock Exchange, seen here. This photo was taken from the steps of Federal Hall where George Washington (pictured) took his first Presidential Oath of Office.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,853 times since then and 154 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.