Bordentown - Bordentown Female College
N 40° 08.774 W 074° 42.706
18T E 524550 N 4444027
Monument is at the interest of Farnsworth Avenue and Crosswicks Street. At one time is was a watering hole for horses on the main street of town.l
Waymark Code: WMEB4
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/06/2006
Views: 22
1851 -- Rev. John H. Brakely opened the Bordentown Female College. The Bordentown Female College was very successful, as was the Linden Hall School for finishing ladies. It was operated by Madame Murat and her two sisters.
Marker Name: Bordentown Female College
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
Dedicated to the memory of the Bordentown Female College 1850 -1900. Presented by the B. F. C. Association. 1914
Dedication Date: 09/14/1914
City: Bordentown
County: Burlington
Group responsible for placement: B. F. C. Association
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