Haddonfield in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Grove School
1809 1959
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010
1. Old Grove School Marker
Mr. Hopkins wanted all the children of the village to have educational opportunity. Up to that time, the Friends was the only school in Haddonfield.
On July 7th, 1855, the Old Grove School became the first Public School in Haddonfield.
It was understood that any religious group could hold service here and three of our churches met and were organized in the Grove School; The Baptist – 1818, the Methodist – 1829, the Episcopal – 1842.
Also Mount Pisgah Methodist 1887 – Mt. Olivet Baptist 1892
Erected by Haddonfield Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, assisted by The Board of Education and the Haddonfield Commissioners.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1813.
Location. 39° 54.131′ N, 75° 1.895′ W. Marker is in Haddonfield, New Jersey, in Camden County. Marker is at the intersection of Grove Street and Lake Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Quaker Graveyard (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Haddon Fortnightly (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indian King Tavern State Historic Site (NR) (approx. ¼ mile away); Indian King Tavern (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Haddonfield (approx. ¼ mile away); Greenfield Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memory of Elizabeth Haddon (approx. ¼ mile away); Guard House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haddonfield.
More about this marker. An engraving of the Old Grove School appears on the top of the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010
2. Marker on Grove Street
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010
3. Haddonfield Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,599 times since then and 249 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
