Southwest Quadrant in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Washington School Compound

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 26, 2019

1. Washington School Compound Marker

Inscription.
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

In recognition of nearly 200 years of continuing education

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. Marker 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.

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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(within shouting distance of this marker); Beulah Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans' Memorial Walkway (about 500 feet away); Elton B. Hummer (about 800 feet away); Roberts Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alfred Street Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lyceum (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 26, 2019

2. Washington School Compound Marker

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 188 times since then and 18 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.