Saint John in Saint John County, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

New Brunswick’s First School of Law

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 11, 2014

1. New Brunswick’s First School of Law Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Established on October 8, 1892 in connection with King’s College, Windsor, N.S., New Brunswick’s first School of Law was located in this building until 1953. The school is now the Faculty of Law of the University of New Brunswick. This plaque was place here October 8, 1991 by the Saint John Law Society to commemorate legal education in New Brunswick.

Erected 1991 by Saint John Law Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1339.

Location. 45° 16.295′ N, 66° 3.663′ W. Marker is in Saint John, New Brunswick, in Saint John County. Marker is on Canterbury Street close to Princess Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Canterbury Street, Saint John NB E2L 2C6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Prince William Streetscape (within shouting distance of this marker); First Steam Fog Horn (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); First Marine Compound Engine (about 120 meters away); Here Stood the House Occupied by Benedict Arnold

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(about 150 meters away); Prince William Street - Before and After the 1877 Fire (about 150 meters away); Saint John 225th Anniversary Clock (about 150 meters away); West meets East (about 150 meters away); Centerbeam Place (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint John.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 11, 2014

2. New Brunswick’s First School of Law Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.