Franklinville in Cattaraugus County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peter T. Tenbroeck
Farmer, Public Benefactor and Founder of Tenebroeck Free Academy
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 19, 2015
1. Peter T. Tenbroeck Marker
Peter T. Tenbroeck and his immediate family are buried in this plot.
Peter T. Tenbroeck was a successful farmer, was a county judge, gave generously to the public of his funds and time during his life and at the time of his death left a trust fund of $60,000.00 to be used for the building of an academy to provide free education for high school students in the area and to be known as Tenbroeck Free Academy.
At that time few scholars had oportunity of continuing with their education past fourth grade.
Later Tenbroeck Free Academy became a part of the Franklinville Public School System.
The stone foundation of the present high school buiding in the village of Franklinville came from the original Tenbroeck Free Academy stone structure.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 42° 21.802′ N, 78° 27.052′ W. Marker is in Franklinville, New York, in Cattaraugus County. Marker is on New York State Route 16 / 98, 0.2 miles south of New York State Route 98, on the right when traveling north. Marker is south of the NY 98 - NY 16 merger. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Franklinville Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Ischua Creek (approx. 3 miles away); Cadiz (approx. 3 miles away); Cadiz Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away); In Honor of PFC Albert "Dick" R. Boehmer (approx. 4˝ miles away); Revolutionary War Veterans (approx. 4.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.6 miles away); Early School (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklinville.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 19, 2015
2. Northward
Marker is behind the stone wall, very near the closer stone gatepost.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 19, 2015
3. Southward
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 19, 2015
4. Peter T. Tenbroeck Marker & Cemetery Gate
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 19, 2015
5. Peter T. Tenbroeck Marker & Monument
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 19, 2015
6. Peter T. Tenbroeck Monument - Zoomed View
"Peter Tenbrueck, born May 1, 1793; died August 5, 1863; aged 70 years 3 mos & 4 days"
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 2, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
