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| Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print | | Chestertown in Kent County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic) |
Washington College
Founded in 1782
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By William Pfingsten, October 18, 2007 | |
| | | 1. Washington College Marker | | |
Inscription. George Washington gave to its founding, granted use of his name and served on the Board of Visitors and Governors. He attended public exercises here, 1784, and received degree of Doctor of Laws in 1789.
Erected by State Roads Commission of Maryland.
Location. 39° 12.97′ N, 76° 4.007′ W. Marker is in Chestertown, Maryland, in Kent County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Brown Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Avenue. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chestertown MD 21620, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Washington (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Baltimore Regional Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); William Beck Nicholson (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Vickers (approx. 0.4 miles away); On This Site Stood the Courthouse (approx. 0.5 miles away); In This Church (approx. 0.5 miles away); Chestertown, Maryland (approx. 0.5 miles away); From This Point (approx. 0.5 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Chestertown. |
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By William Pfingsten, October 18, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Washington College Sign | | |
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By William Pfingsten, October 18, 2007 | |
| | | 3. Old college buildings | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on October 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 540 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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