Manassas, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Hackley Hall

Photographed By Sean Jones, October 28, 2020

1. Hackley Hall Marker

Inscription.
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. Marker can be reached from Prince William Street just west of Wellington Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9601 Prince William Street, Manassas VA 20110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charter Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Wartime Manassas (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); Manassas 1909 (within shouting distance of this marker); Campus Model (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Supporting a Cause (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 30, 2019

2. Hackley Hall Marker

Dedication plaque and signage image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 30, 2019

3. Dedication plaque and signage

Hackley Hall dedication plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sean Jones, October 28, 2020

4. Hackley Hall dedication plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 28, 2020. 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on October 28, 2020.