Islip in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Early Schools
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 17, 2017
1. Early Schools Marker
K-12. Motto: "Enter to
learn, go forth to serve."
Expanded in '28, '48 & '53
Islip Town purchased 1977
Erected by Historical Society of Islip Hamlet.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 40° 43.717′ N, 73° 12.991′ W. Marker is in Islip, New York, in Suffolk County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Main Street, Islip NY 11751, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Gibb Patent (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Early Schools (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away); Captain James Berry (about 700 feet away); Early Schools: Monell (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Town Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Islip Crowd (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Islip.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 17, 2017
2. Early Schools Marker - Wide View, Looking North Across Main Street (Montauk Hwy./27A)
The former school building, now the town hall, is visible in the Background.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 17, 2017
3. Former School Entrance
Just above the blue awning the school motto, "Enter to learn, go forth to serve." is still visible.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 599 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
