Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Swann-Daingerfield House
Purchased in 1832 by
Henry Daingerfield and enlarged.
St. Mary's Academy 1889 - 1943
Restored in 1978 by
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh E. Witt
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 48.237′ N, 77° 2.886′ W. Marker was in Alexandria, Virginia. It was in Old Town. It was on Prince Street east of South Columbus Street, on the right when traveling east. It has been replaced by a new marker in the same location where this marker was located. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 712 Prince Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named Swann-Daingerfield House (here, next to this marker); The Patton-Fowle House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lyceum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Historic Lyceum
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Confederate Statue (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Swann-Daingerfield House. This house is a private residence. It was formerly/historically at 706 Prince Street. In 2019 this property was listed in the National Register of Historic Places and was listed as a Registered Virginia Historic Landmark.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 746 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
