New Brunswick in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rutgers Preparatory School
This building was erected in 1830 to house the grammar school known later as Rutgers Preparatory School. Contributions from the citizens of New Brunswick and the Trustees of Rutgers College financed its construction.
Rutgers Preparatory School is identified with the founding of Queens College in 1766. The grammar school opened in the Spring of 1768. The Trustees of Queens College assumed supervision of the grammar school in 1770 when the college opened its doors.
During the years, 1795-1805 and 1816-1825 when the college suspended classes, the grammar school continued to serve the nation and helped make possible the re-opening of Rutgers College by the Trustees.
Until 1957 the Preparatory School and College served New Jersey's educational needs under the direction of the Trustees of Rutgers College. In July 1957 the school was placed under an independent board of trustees and separated from Rutgers, now the State University.
After 162 years of continuous occupancy by Rutgers Preparatory School this historic building was vacated on August 31, 1963. On this date the school moved to its New Elm Farm campus 2.7
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1957.
Location. 40° 29.861′ N, 74° 26.837′ W. Marker is in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. It is on Somerset Street west of College Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Somerset St, New Brunswick NJ 08901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey, in Greater Princeton, 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 walking distance of this marker: Alexander Johnston Hall (a few steps from this marker); Winants Hall (within shouting distance of
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 29, 2022
2. Rutgers Preparatory School Marker
The building is now Alexander Johnston Hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 397 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
