Chestertown in Kent County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington
Member of the
Board of Visitors and Governors
1784-1789
Honorary Degree Recipient 1789
A gift from the Class of 2000
in commemoration of the
Bicentennial of
George Washington's death
December 14, 1799
Erected 2000 by Washington College Class of 2000.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 14, 1799.
Location. 39° 13.07′ N, 76° 4.083′ W. Marker is in Chestertown, Maryland, in Kent County. Marker is on Washington Avenue (Maryland Route 213) 0.1 miles south of North College Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown MD 21620, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named George Washington (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington College (about 700 feet away); The Uptown Club (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Kent County Free School (approx. 0.4 miles away); War Along the Chesapeake (approx.
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
