Near Edinburg in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First School
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 5, 2021
1. First School Marker
Town's first school built
on this site on land given
by Jonathan Anderson.
Eariest district in town.
Settled in 1787Erected by Town of Edinburg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 43° 10.243′ N, 74° 6.177′ W. Marker is near Edinburg, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is at the intersection of South Shore Road (County Route 7) and St. George Lane, on the right when traveling north on South Shore Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 346 S Shore Rd, Northville NY 12134, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Godfrey Shew (approx. 2 miles away); Shew House (approx. 2 miles away); Old Fish House (approx. 2.1 miles away); Shew's Hill (approx. 2.1 miles away); St John House (approx. 2.2 miles away); Covered Bridge (approx. 2.2 miles away); "Fish House" (approx. 2.2 miles away); Marvin House (approx. 2.2 miles away).
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel
2. First School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
