North Tonawanda in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Schoolhouse
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, January 7, 2015
1. First Schoolhouse Marker
In 1837 on this site donated
by James and John Sweeney,
the first schoolhouse in
N. Tonawanda was erected
Erected 1968 by Historical Society of the Tonawandas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 43° 1.426′ N, 78° 52.576′ W. Marker is in North Tonawanda, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 384) and Tremont Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is about 100 feet north of the intersection at a church facility building adjacent to the First United Methodist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 Main Street, North Tonawanda NY 14120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. North Tonawanda (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Theodore Roosevelt (about 500 feet away); Lumber Port (about 700 feet away); Roll of Honor (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Roll of Honor (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Long Homestead (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Long Homestead
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, January 7, 2015
2. NY 384 Northward
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, January 7, 2015
3. NY 384 Southward
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, January 7, 2015
4. Site of First Schoolhouse and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
