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First Latin School of New Amsterdam

 
 
First Latin School of New Amsterdam Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
1. First Latin School of New Amsterdam Marker
Inscription. The first Latin School of New Amsterdam was founded on this site in 1659 by Dr. Alexander Carolus Cursius Curtius, Lithuanian nobleman and scholar who came to the Dutch colony as Latin School Master upon the invitation of Governor Peter Stuyvesant.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraEducation. A significant historical year for this entry is 1659.
 
Location. 40° 42.395′ N, 74° 0.671′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is on Broad Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Broad Street, New York NY 10005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City. 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 walking distance of this marker: New York Stock Exchange (a few steps from this marker); Fearless Girl (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named New York Stock Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Let Freedom Ring (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert Sprague Bard (within shouting distance of this marker); "Curbstone Brokers" (within shouting distance of this marker); J.P. Morgan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); J. P. Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
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Another marker is no longer nearby.
Lord’s Canal (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
 
Broad Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
2. Broad Street Marker
The marker is on the building at 18 Broad Street.
Marker in Lower Manhattan image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
3. Marker in Lower Manhattan
The marker is in a restricted security zone at the New York Stock Exchange. This photo was taken from the closest point that the public is allowed.
New York Stock Exchange image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
4. New York Stock Exchange
Marker is on a building at the New York Stock Exchange, seen here. This photo was taken from the steps of Federal Hall where George Washington (pictured) took his first Presidential Oath of Office.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,701 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
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Jun. 10, 2026