National Register of Historic Places
Voorlezer's House
Voorlezer's House is a historic place in New York, Richmond County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000565.
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Voorlezer's House
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About this place
What is Voorlezer's House?
The Voorlezer's House is a historic clapboard frame house in Historic Richmond Town in Staten Island, New York. It was previously believed to be the oldest known schoolhouse in what is now the United States. The present structure became a private residence for more than a century and is now owned and operated by the Staten Island Historical Society. Despite being traditionally dated to before 1696 and sitting on land patented in 1680, it is more likely to have been constructed in the mid-eighteenth century, probably in the 1760s by Jacob Rezeau, whose family came into possession of the property in 1705.
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Listing details
- Name
- Voorlezer's House
- City
- New York
- County
- Richmond County
- State
- New York
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000565
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.57143, -74.14746
When was Voorlezer's House listed on the National Register?
Voorlezer's House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Voorlezer's House located?
Voorlezer's House is located in New York, Richmond County, New York at approximately 40.57143, -74.14746. See the map above.
Is Voorlezer's House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Voorlezer's House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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