Hamilton Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Modern School

539 W. 152nd St

— While We Are Still Here —

The Modern School Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 5, 2025

1. The Modern School Marker

Inscription. Harlem's 1st Black independent school thrived for 60+ years. Founded by Mildred Johnson, daughter of J. Rosamond Johnson.

Erected by African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, New York Life.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Women.

Location. 40° 49.828′ N, 73° 56.772′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hamilton Heights. It is on West 152nd Street east of Broadway, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 539 W 152nd St, New York NY 10031, 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

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this marker: Middle Redoubt of the American Army 1776 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Main Line of Defences (about 500 feet away); The Church of the Intercession (about 700 feet away); Coleman Hawkins (approx. 0.2 miles away); Berthold Nebel (1889-1964) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oliver Evans (approx. 0.2 miles away); Audubon Terrace Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Gem in the Heights: The Hispanic Society on Audubon Terrace (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 5, 2025

2. The Modern School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.