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

Old Main

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2019

1. Old Main Marker

Inscription. Frostburg State College was founded as a "Normal" school (two-year institution) by an act of the Maryland General Assembly in 1893. The cornerstone for Old Main, first building erected for the college, was laid in 1899. The school opened in 1902 and graduated the first students in 1904, most educated to teach elementary school.

Now a 4-year accredited institution with an enrollment of over 4,000. (Marker Number 11.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 39° 39.153′ N, 78° 55.768′ W. Marker is in Frostburg, Maryland, in Allegany County. It is at the intersection of East College Avenue and Wood Street, on the right when traveling east on East College Avenue. 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: A different marker also named Old Main (here, next to this marker); Faculty Hall (a few steps from this marker); Allegany Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Frost Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Brownsville / Park Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Cook Chapel

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Nelson P. Guild Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lowndes Hall (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frostburg.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2019

2. Old Main 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 285 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.