Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Severn and the United States Naval Academy
National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
honors
Fort Severn
and the
United States Naval Academy.
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"Locating Fort Severn within the U.S. Naval Academy, March 28, 1977."
Erected 1977 by Fort Severn Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Forts and Castles • Military. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1856.
Location. 38° 58.909′ N, 76° 28.872′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker can be reached from Cooper Road, 0.1 miles south of Santee Road. This marker is onboard the U.S. Naval Academy, on the northeast wall of Bancroft Hall's Fifth Wing, near the Scott Natatorium and the Wesley Brown Field House. It is about 0.3 miles north of the Academy's visitor entrance (Gate 1). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Old Fort Severn (here, next to this marker); Norman Scott Natatorium (a few steps from this marker); Vice Admiral William Porter Lawrence, USN (within shouting distance of this marker); Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Butler in Annapolis (about 400 feet away); Burning of the Brig "Peggy Stewart" (about 400 feet away); British 24 Pounder (about 500 feet away); HMS Confiance Cannon (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
More about this marker. Visitors will need to show a picture identification to visit the Naval Academy. Parking may be restricted in the area, but the marker should be accessible to pedestrians.
Regarding Fort Severn and the United States Naval Academy. "Mission of the United States Naval Academy:
To develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty in order to provide graduates who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and government."
From plaque outside the Academy's main gate. See picture below.
Also see . . .
1. Bancroft Hall. (Submitted on May 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Fort Severn. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
3. U.S. Naval Academy. (Submitted on October 25, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. George Bancroft, Bancroft Hall, Wesley Brown, Ernest J. King, King Hall, Mess Attendants, Stewards.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,186 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on July 1, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on May 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on May 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on January 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6, 7. submitted on May 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 8, 9. submitted on October 6, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 10. submitted on May 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 11. submitted on November 8, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 12. submitted on November 9, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.