Southwest Quadrant in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington School Compound
Alexandria Academy
(Washington School)
Built 1785-86
George Washington member
Board of Managers
Washington Lancastrian School
(Site of)
Built 1812
Razed 1870
Alexandria Community Y
Erected 1870-71
Lancaster School Marker
Incorporated
Above rear entrance
Erected 1982 by John Alexander Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 38° 48.077′ N, 77° 2.856′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in the Southwest Quadrant. It is on South Washington Street (Virginia Route 400) south of Wolfe Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 418 South Washington Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alexandria Academy (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Alexandria Academy
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
