Preble in Cortland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First School
First School built in Preble 1801
Ruth Thorpe, first teacher served the towns of Tully and Homer
Erected by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
Location. 42° 43.966′ N, 76° 7.234′ W. Marker is in Preble, New York, in Cortland County. Marker is at the intersection of East Homer - Baltimore Road (County Route 108) and East Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on East Homer - Baltimore Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Preble NY 13141, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Baltimore (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); William Van Denburg (approx. 1.4 miles away); Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 1˝ miles away); American Kestrel (approx. 1.7 miles away); Old Log Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Early 1800 (approx. 3˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Preble.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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