Maplewood in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James Ricalton
1844-1929
Photographed By Seva Zaslavsky
1. James Ricalton Marker
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: Education • Exploration. 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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles 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); Battle of Springfield (approx. one mile away); American Delaying Action (approx. one mile away); First Meeting of the Wyoming Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Washington Rock (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maplewood.
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Photographed By Seva Zaslavsky
2. James Ricalton Marker
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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 55 times since then and 11 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.
