East Hanover Township in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The First School
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 25, 2010
1. The First School Marker
of
The Latin School
The First School
circa 1774
Founded by the Rev. Jacob Green
Plaque erected by
E. Hanover American Revolution
Bicentennial Committee
1776 - 1976
Erected 1976 by E. Hanover American Revolution
Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 40° 48.194′ N, 74° 22.124′ W. Marker is near East Hanover, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is in East Hanover Township. Marker is at the intersection of Old Mt Pleasant Avenue and Hanover Road, on the left when traveling west on Old Mt Pleasant Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Hanover NJ 07936, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hanover Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanover Presbyterian Church & Unknown Continental Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Parsonage (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Halfway House (approx. ¼ mile away); Columbia School District No. 5 (approx. 1½ miles away); Hedges – Fish Homestead (approx.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 25, 2010
2. Marker on Old Mt Pleasant Avenue
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 693 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
