Washington Township near Blue Ridge Summit in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Monterey Academy
1890 - 1961
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 22, 2008
1. Monterey Academy Monument
Inscription.
Monterey Academy. This monument is dedicated to all the teachers and students who attended this school. Built in 1890 and completed in 1892, was known as Monterey Academy, and was a two room one story building that housed grades one through eight. In the school year 1905 and 1906 there was an explosion and the school had to be rebuilt, and a second story was added and still housed eight grades. Then the school was known as the Monterey School. The brick and the fire ring were the original part of the school. The Monterey School was razed April 19, 1972., In remembrance of all who attended, Dedicated 2000
This monument is dedicated to all the teachers and students who attended this school. Built in 1890 and completed in 1892, was known as Monterey Academy, and was a two room one story building that housed grades one through eight. In the school year 1905 and 1906 there was an explosion and the school had to be rebuilt, and a second story was added and still housed eight grades. Then the school was known as the Monterey School. The brick and the fire ring were the original part of the school. The Monterey School was razed April 19, 1972.
In remembrance of all who attended
Dedicated 2000
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1836.
Location. 39° 44.008′ N, 77° 28.288′ W. Marker is near Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is in Washington Township. Marker is at the intersection of Monterey Lane and Monterey Circle, on the right when traveling south on Monterey Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12579 Monterey Ln, Blue Ridge Summit PA 17214, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Monterey Academy Monument - As Seen from the Road
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,155 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
