North Fork in Southold in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bay View Schoolhouse
Photographed By Alexander Erwin, June 14, 2021
1. Bay View Schoolhouse Marker
Children were taught reading, writing, spelling, arithmetic, geography, and history. Students brought wood from home to heat the building. Kerosene lamps in wall brackets provided light. Drinking water was brought in from a pump in the yard. Before chemical toilets were installed, girls and boys had to cross Bayview Road to use a privy.
The building was later turned into a machine shop on the Dickerson Farm. in 1990, the Dickerson family gave the building to the Town for the 350th anniversary of Southold.
It was moved to its present site in April, 1990, where it was restored and refurnished.
Left Photo:
Bay View Schoolhouse, circa 1930.
Erected by Southold Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 41° 3.952′ N, 72° 25.411′ W. Marker is in Southold, New York, in Suffolk County. It is in North Fork. Marker is on New York State Route 25, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Reichert Family Barn (a few steps from this marker); Ann Hallock Currie-Bell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Moore Home Lot/Samuel Landon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Downs Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Einstein Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capt. John Underhill Home Site / Historic Peck's Inn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Town of Southold (approx. 1.3 miles away); Historic Sites of Early Mills and Bridges (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southold.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. A tour of Southold Historical Society's Maple Lane complex.
Also see . . . Southold Old Bayview Schoolhouse. Additional information and stories regarding the Bay View Schoolhouse. Excerpt:
Let's take a look back at the Southold Bay View Schoolhouse. Southold Town was divided into school districts at the home of John Wells on Monday, December 6, 1813. Less than 10 years after, School District No. 6 was in need of a schoolhouse where Bay View Road and Jacobs Lane meet.
Photographed By Alexander Erwin, June 14, 2021
2. Bay View Schoolhouse, seen from Main Road
Photographed By Alexander Erwin, June 14, 2021
3. Dedication plaque on the Bay View Schoolhouse
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on June 17, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2021, by Alexander Erwin of East Patchogue, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
