New Brunswick in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The First Classes of Queen's College (Rutgers University)

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1. The First Classes of Queen's College (Rutgers University) Marker

Inscription.
were held in November of 1771
at a former tavern
The Sign of the Red Lion
located at the northeast corner of
Albany and Neilson streets

Frederick Frelinghuysen (1753-1804)
graduate of the College of
New Jersey (Princeton) in 1770
was the tutor

Erected 2012 by Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New Jersey.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1771.

Location. 40° 29.807′ N, 74° 26.552′ W. Marker is in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Neilson Street and Albany Street (New Jersey Route 27), on the left when traveling north on Neilson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 78 Albany St, New Brunswick NJ 08901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Brunswick Inn Site (a few steps from this marker); Route Taken by Washington (a few steps from this marker); Christ Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christ Church Parish (about 400 feet away); Brigadier General Anthony Walton White grave marker (about 400 feet away); New Brunswick

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(about 400 feet away); Innovation (about 500 feet away); Kirkpatrick Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Brunswick.

Also see . . . Our Revolutionary Roots. Timeline of notable events in the university's history. (Rutgers University) (Submitted on February 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 32 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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