Glen Rock in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Red Brick Schoolhouse
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2010
1. The Red Brick Schoolhouse Marker
Schoolhouse was the
original Ridgewood Grove
School Number 44. Built
in 1846 it was used
until 1894 by Ridgewood
Township. In 1894 the
proposed closing of this
school resulted in the
incorporation of the
Borough of Glen Rock.
It served this area as a
school until March 8, 1900.
Sponsored by Students of
Glen Rock Junior High School
in the Tercentenary year of 1964
Erected 1964 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 15.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 8, 1780.
Location. 40° 57.741′ N, 74° 7.087′ W. Marker is in Glen Rock, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Rock Road and Ackerman Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Rock Road. Marker is located at the northwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glen Rock NJ 07452, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hopper Family Burying Ground (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hopper House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hopper Homestead (approx.
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Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on October 16, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Additional commentary.
1. School #44
The historical marker lists an incorrect date for the construction of the original schoolhouse. The small brick schoolhouse (now part of a private home) was built around 1866, according to the Bergen County Historical Sites Survey (1983).
— Submitted December 3, 2010, by Susan Tryforos of Glen Rock, New Jersey.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2010
2. Marker in Glen Rock
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2010
3. The Red Brick Schoolhouse & Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2010
4. The Red Brick Schoolhouse
This photo depicts the Schoolhouse and marker as seen from Rock Road.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2010
5. The Red Brick Schoolhouse
This photo shows the front of the Red Brick Schoolhouse in Glen Rock. Today it serves as a private residence.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,452 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 16, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
