Near Purdys in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Central High School
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 24, 2025
1. Central High School Marker
Central High School
First central school district in New York State
1927 Architect: Knappe & Morris
Home of Westchester Exceptional Children's School
1982
Historic Landmark
Erected by Town of Morth Salem.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 41° 19.789′ N, 73° 39.491′ W. Marker is near Purdys, New York, in Westchester County. It is on New York State Route 22 0.1 miles north of Route 116, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 520 NY-22, North Salem NY 10560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sgt. Philip D. Doyle U.S.M.C. (within shouting distance of this marker); Korea (within shouting distance of this marker); North Salem World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Somers Soldiers Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Somers World War I Monument (approx. 1.3 miles away); Somers Veterans Monument (approx. 1.3 miles away); Elephant Hotel (approx. 1.4 miles away); Bridge L-158 (approx. 2½ miles away).
Also see . . .
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1. Purdys Central High School. (Submitted on August 25, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Types of School Districts in NYS. (Submitted on August 25, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 24, 2025
2. Central High School Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 24, 2025
3. Central High School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
