Manassas, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Hackley Hall
Photographed by Sean D. Jones, October 28, 2020
1. Hackley Hall Marker
Hackley Hall, originally a frame men's dormitory built in 1808, was destroyed by fire in 1900. Its replacement, built the next year, was described in the 1902-1903 school catalog as "a beautiful brick building, the gift of Mrs. Frances Hackley of New York." With 16 student rooms, two classrooms, and spaces for assemblies and receptions, Hackley was indeed a versatile facility. Dormitory life was part of the school's strict regimen for male and female students alike. Students also worked various campus jobs to lower their educational costs.
All earnings made by students who work part of their way through the school must be used for their education in this school. Students will not be permitted to draw their earnings in cash for frivolous or miscellaneous purposes.
Manassas Industrial School Catalog, 1914-15
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 38° 44.807′ N, 77° 29.263′ W. Marker is in Manassas, Virginia. It can be reached from Prince William Street just
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 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 marker: Charter Cottage (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Charter Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Jennie Dean (a few steps from this marker); Campus Model (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Supporting a Cause (within shouting distance
Other markers no longer nearby. Wartime Manassas (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Manassas 1909 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Manassas Industrial School / Jennie Dean Memorial (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named The Manassas Industrial School / Jennie Dean Memorial (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named The Manassas Industrial School / Jennie Dean Memorial (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Sean D. Jones, October 28, 2020
4. Hackley Hall dedication plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 28, 2020, by Sean D. Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on October 28, 2020, by Sean D. Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
