Suffern in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Suffern Grammar School
The Historical Society of Rockland County, 1998
1. Suffern Grammar School Marker
Inscription.
Suffern Grammar School. . A one-room schoolhouse, Suffern's first, was erected nearby circa 1853. In 1880 a five-room schoolhouse was built on this site. By 1901 a brick school was constructed for $25,000 to accommodate a growing student population. As more students started to further their education, the first high school was incorporated within the structure in 1905. Sold in 1943, the school was converted into the Artwire Factory and in 1995, into apartments.
Sponsor: Sycamore Estates, Inc.
A one-room schoolhouse,
Suffern's first, was erected
nearby circa 1853. In 1880
a five-room schoolhouse
was built on this site. By
1901 a brick school was
constructed for $25,000
to accommodate a growing
student population. As
more students started to
further their education,
the first high school was
incorporated within the
structure in 1905. Sold
in 1943, the school was
converted into the Artwire
Factory and in 1995,
into apartments.
Sponsor: Sycamore Estates, Inc.
Erected by The Historical Society of Rockland County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 41° 7.07′ N, 74° 9.079′ W. Marker is in Suffern, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on Wayne Ave.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 Wayne Ave, Suffern NY 10901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2015, by The Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York. This page has been viewed 558 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2015, by The Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
