Staunton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Wesleyan Female Institute

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2008

1. The Wesleyan Female Institute Marker

Inscription. The Wesleyan Female Institute stood on this site from 1850–1870.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 38° 8.963′ N, 79° 4.5′ W. Marker is in Staunton, Virginia. Marker is on West Beverly Street (Virginia Route 254) east of Church Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Staunton VA 24401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Alexander Humphreys (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hon. Archibald Stuart (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ast Building (about 400 feet away); Augusta National Bank Building (about 600 feet away); Stuart Hall (about 600 feet away); T. J. Collins & Son (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staunton.

Additional commentary.
1. Wesleyan Female Institute during the Civil War
During the Federal occupation of Staunton in June 1864, the mayor of Staunton (N.K. Trout) and other members of the town council, with Alexander H.H. Stuart as well as the superintendent of the

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"lunatic asylum," the principal of the Wesleyan Female Institute and several other prominent men of the town demanded an audience with Col. David Hunter Strother of Genl. David Hunter's staff. While these leaders urged that private property be protected, Strother made it clear that he would adhere to the policies of "warring according to the rules of civilized nations." Private schools and charitable organizations would be protected.

— Submitted March 17, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia.

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Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2008

2. Site of The Wesleyan Female Institute

Marker is on the brick wall, on the right. Site is across from Trinity Church. The back of the Central United Methodist Church, which faces Lewis Street, is in the distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,676 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.