Spring Valley in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mary Eliza Graydon
Mary Eliza Graydon (d. 1926) was The American University's most generous early benefactor. A devout Methodist, she was inspired by Bishop Hurst's plan for a Methodist university and contributed funds over a period of 50 years. In honor of her grandfather, she established the Patrick Clendenen Endowment Fund intended to support teaching and to promote the higher education of women, rather than financing building projects. In recognition of Mary Graydon's continued support, this building — begun in 1918 by the U.S. Government during WWI and completed in 1925 by the university — was named for her in 1945.
Erected 1993 by American University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • War, World I • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 38° 56.207′ N, 77° 5.316′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Spring Valley. Marker can be reached from Nebraska Avenue Northwest north of New Mexico Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north. On the grounds of American University on the side of the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. School of International Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Battelle Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jeju Dolhareubang (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean Cherry Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fletcher Hurst (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Navy Bomb Disposal School (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11 Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of the Army Chemical Corps (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
