Palmyra in Wayne County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First School House
Photographed By Yugoboy, September 1, 2012
1. First School House Marker
First School House
in Palmyra built here
on land given by
General John Swift.
Erected 1937 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 43° 3.891′ N, 77° 14.012′ W. Marker is in Palmyra, New York, in Wayne County. Marker is on Church Street just south of Canal Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Palmyra NY 14522, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Church (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Mortar (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Admiral William T. Sampson Memorial (about 400 feet away); Cumorah (about 500 feet away); Palmyra War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Grandin Print Shop (approx. 0.2 miles away); Market Street Historic District
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2. First School House Marker as seen facing South
Photographed By Yugoboy, September 1, 2012
3. First School House Marker as seen facing North
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 24, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
