Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

State Normal School

Photographed by Ellen Adams, July 29, 2017

1. State Normal School Marker

Inscription. State Normal and Training School at Plattsburgh chartered 1889, first class graduated 1891. After 1929 fire, Normal Hall replaced by present building 1933. Dedicated as Hawkins Hall 1955.

Erected by SUNY Plattsburgh.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 44° 41.84′ N, 73° 27.986′ W. Marker is in Plattsburgh, New York, in Clinton County. It is at the intersection of Beekman Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling south on Beekman Street. Marker is in front of Hawkins Hall on the campus of SUNY Plattsburgh. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plattsburgh NY 12901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

in the Adirondacks & North Country,

and in the Champlain Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: British Hospital (approx. 0.6 miles away); Strand Theatre (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Plattsburgh (approx. 0.6 miles away); To Commemorate Macdonough's Victory (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hotel Cumberland - 1854 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Trinity Episcopal Church - 1830 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lieutenant Colonel Michael P. Anderson (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plattsburgh.

Regarding State Normal School.

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Hawkins Hall was named after Dr. George Hawkins, who was principal of the Normal School from 1898 to 1932.

Hawkins Hall Main Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ellen Adams, July 29, 2017

2. Hawkins Hall Main Entrance

<i>State Normal School, Plattsburgh, N.Y.</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard published by Woodward Art Company, Plattsburgh, N.Y., circa 1908

3. State Normal School, Plattsburgh, N.Y.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2017, by Ellen Adams of Plattsburgh, New York. This page has been viewed 686 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2017, by Ellen Adams of Plattsburgh, New York. 3. submitted on November 16, 2017. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.