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Maplewood in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

James Ricalton

1844-1929

 
 
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1. James Ricalton Marker
Inscription. He became the first permanent schoolmaster in Maplewood in 1871 and he shaped the educational system for 20 years. A world traveler, explorer and photographer he opened the eyes of his students to the world.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EducationExploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
 
Location. 40° 43.88′ N, 74° 16.573′ W. Marker is in Maplewood, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is on Maplewood Ave west of Durand Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 149 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood NJ 07040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Asher Brown Durand (approx. 0.3 miles away); Birthplace of Ultimate Frisbee (approx. half a mile away); Cavalry Scout Stable Site (approx. Ύ mile away); In Memory of George W. Bramhall (approx. 0.8 miles away); Founders Memorial Park (approx. one mile away); Battle of Springfield (approx. one mile away); 5 Miles To Newark Milestone (approx. one mile away); American Delaying Action (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maplewood.
 
Also see . . .  James Ricalton (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 10, 2022, by Seva Zaslavsky of Maplewood, New Jersey.)
 
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James Ricalton Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Seva Zaslavsky
2. James Ricalton Marker
James Ricalton Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Seva Zaslavsky
3. James Ricalton Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2022, by Seva Zaslavsky of Maplewood, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 10, 2022, by Seva Zaslavsky of Maplewood, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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