Mohawk in Herkimer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mohawk’s First Public School
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, January 5, 2020
1. Mohawk’s First Public School Marker
Used as a school until 1853.
Served as a church for five
years. School stood in
rear of property.
Erected 2012 by Patrick Roche.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 43° 0.625′ N, 75° 0.272′ W. Marker is in Mohawk, New York, in Herkimer County. Marker is on Columbia Street (New York State Route 28), on the left when traveling south. Marker is mid-block between Michigan Street and South Otsego Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Columbia Street, Mohawk NY 13407, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mohawk’s First Fire Station (a few steps from this marker); F.E. Spinner Home (approx. Ľ mile away); Mohawk War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Trail of Scout (approx. 0.7 miles away); Early Village Burying Ground (approx. 1.3 miles away); General Nicolas Herrhheimer (approx. 1.3 miles away); Fred'ck Staring (approx. 1.3 miles away); 1834 Jail (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mohawk.
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, January 5, 2020
2. Mohawk’s First Public School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
