Medford in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Milton Allen’s School

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011

1. Milton Allen’s School Marker

Inscription. This mid 1800's house was once a private boarding school run by Milton H. Allen. The next year, 1874, it became Medford’s first fully free public school.

Erected by Medford Historic Advisory Board. (Marker Number 46.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 39° 54.074′ N, 74° 49.307′ W. Marker is in Medford, New Jersey, in Burlington County. Marker is at the intersection of Branch Street and Broad Street, on the left when traveling east on Branch Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Medford NJ 08055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Stacy Prickett House (within shouting distance of this marker); A Sears Roebuck House (within shouting distance of this marker); Filbert Street School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Methodist Cemetery (about 400 feet away); The Oldest House on Branch Street (about 400 feet away); The Dr. George Haines House (about 500 feet away); Ely Hall (about 600 feet away); First House on Filbert Street (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.

Also see . . . Historic Sites in Medford, NJ. West Jersey

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History Project website. (Submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011

2. Milton Allen’s School Marker

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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011

3. Milton Allen’s School

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 623 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.