First Public School - Hampton - New Hampshire Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Text of Marker:

First Public School
In New Hampshire, supported by
taxation, was opened in Hampton
on May 31, 1649. It was presided over
by John Legat for the education of
both sexes. The sole qualification
for admission of the pupils was
that they be "capable of learning."

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Marker Name: First Public School Official Marker Number: 028 Marker Type: Official NH State Marker Location: Hampton Date Marker Established: 1965

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