Near Fort Plain in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sand Hill School
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2014
1. Sand Hill School Marker
Site of the First School
Built in this Section
Before Revolution
Erected by Her. and Gen. Society of Montgomery County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 42° 56.597′ N, 74° 37.819′ W. Marker is near Fort Plain, New York, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Canal Street (New York State Route 5S) east of River Road (County Route 65), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Plain NY 13339, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sand Hill (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clinton March (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Plain (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Plain (approx. 0.2 miles away); Revolution in the Mohawk Valley (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Plain War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Greene House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mohawk Town (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Plain.
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2014
2. Sand Hill School Marker
View of the historical marker looking up the graded slope of the eastbound lane roadway.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2014
3. Sand Hill School Marker
View of the historical marker looking down the graded slope of the eastbound lane roadway (with a distant view of Interstate 90 in the background).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
