New Brunswick in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
College Hall
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
1. College Hall Marker
The first home of the college with its grammar school, 1771-1791, was at the north-east corner of Albany and Neilson Streets.
In 1811 the College and school moved to Queen’s building on the present campus.
At the extention of George Street, College Hall was moved to Schureman Street and became the Lancasterian School.
Erected 1930 by Rutgers University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 40° 29.599′ N, 74° 26.618′ W. Marker is in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Marker is on George Street south of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in Monument Square Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Brunswick NJ 08901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Brunswick Civil War Monument (here, next to this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (a few steps from this marker); SSgt. Frank Z. Molnar (a few steps from this marker); State Theatre New Jersey (within shouting distance of this marker); Sister City September 11 Memorial
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
2. College Hall Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
3. Marker in New Brunswick
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
4. College Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 19, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
