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Frostburg in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Simpson Hall

 
 
Simpson Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2019
1. Simpson Hall Marker
Inscription. In 1957, I. Jewell Simpson Residence Hall for women was completed. This building was named for the State Supervisor of Elementary Schools who served as the Assistant State Superintendent of Schools for Elementary Instruction.
 
Erected by Student Government Association, Frostburg State University.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EducationWomen. In addition, it is included in the Frostburg State University Student Government Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
 
Location. 39° 39.108′ N, 78° 55.865′ W. Marker is in Frostburg, Maryland, in Allegany County. It can be reached from Environmental Drive north of Planetarium Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Braddock Street, Frostburg MD 21532, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gunter Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Frampton Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honoring Brownsville / Park Avenue (about 300 feet away); Lowndes Hall (about 300 feet away); Cook Chapel
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(about 300 feet away); Nelson P. Guild Center (about 400 feet away); Sowers Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frostburg.
 
Simpson Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2019
2. Simpson Hall Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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