New Brunswick in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Birthplace of College Football
Photographed by David Weintraub
1. The Birthplace of College Football Marker
On November, 6 1869, on this site once known as College Field, Rutgers College hosted the College of New Jersey, now Princeton University, in the first intercollegiate football game. The Rutgers team, then known as The Queensmen, defeated Princeton 6-4, catalyzing the development of modern American football. The College Avenue Gymnasium, often referred to as “The Barn”, was built in 1931.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is November 6, 1869.
Location. 40° 30.213′ N, 74° 27.149′ W. Marker is in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. It is on College Avenue south of Senior Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in front of The College Avenue Gym to the right of the front doors by the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 College Avenue, New Brunswick NJ 08901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey, in Greater Princeton, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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: First Constitutional Convention in New Jersey (within shouting distance of this marker); Hardenbergh Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frelinghuysen Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Reformed Dutch Church founded Queens College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Paul Robeson (approx. Ό mile away); On This High Ground
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. First College Football Game historical marker
Photographed by David Weintraub
2. The Birthplace of College Football Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2021, by David Weintraub of Edison, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2021, by David Weintraub of Edison, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
