Site of First School in Massena - Massena, NY
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A New York Historical marker marks the site of the First School in Massena is located at the west corner of East Orvis Road and Water Street in Massena, NY
Waymark Code: WM17H24
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 02/20/2023
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A New York State historical marker is near the site of the first school in Massena inscribed:
NEW {Map of New York State} YORK
SITE OF
FIRST SCHOOL
IN MASSENA, BUILT 1803
LOCATED ON WATER STREET,
191 FEET FROM THIS CORNER.
GILBERT REED, INSTRUCTOR.
STATE EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT 1935
Massena was an early settlement along the St. Lawrence River. The town was incorporated in 1802. "The first school was taught at the site of Massena village in 1803 by Gilbert Reed, and in the same year the first bridge was built across the Grass River at that point, and shortly after one across the Raquette River at the Springs." Link
Marker Name: Site of First School in Massena
Marker Type: City
Agency: State Education Department
Dedication Date: 1935
City/Town/Village Name: Massena, NY
County: St. Lawrence
Region: Thousand Islands - Seaway (Region 4)
Website: Not listed
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