Owenton in King and Queen County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Donald Robertson’s School
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 13, 2020
1. Donald Robertson’s School Marker
Inscription.
Donald Robertson’s School. . Donald Robertson (1717-1783), born and educated in Scotland, established a private boarding school on his farm two miles southwest of here by 1758. Among his students were James Madison, fourth president of the United States and "Father of the Constitution," and Brig. Gen. George Rogers Clark, militia commander in the Old Northwest during the Revolutionary War. Madison attended the school between the ages of 11 and 16 and later described Robertson as "a man of extensive learning, and a distinguished Teacher." Instructing both boys and girls, Robertson provided a classical education influenced by the Scottish Enlightenment. He operated his highly respected school for at least 15 years.
Donald Robertson (1717-1783), born and educated in Scotland, established a private boarding school on his farm two miles southwest of here by 1758. Among his students were James Madison, fourth president of the United States and "Father of the Constitution," and Brig. Gen. George Rogers Clark, militia commander in the Old Northwest during the Revolutionary War. Madison attended the school between the ages of 11 and 16 and later described Robertson as "a man of extensive learning, and a distinguished Teacher." Instructing both boys and girls, Robertson provided a classical education influenced by the Scottish Enlightenment. He operated his highly respected school for at least 15 years.
Erected 2018 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number OB 19.)
Location. 37° 53.001′ N, 77° 6.038′ W. Marker is in Owenton, Virginia, in King and Queen County. Marker is at the
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intersection of Newtown Road (Virginia Route 721) and Sorghum Road (Virginia Route 660), on the right when traveling north on Newtown Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Stephens Church VA 23148, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2020, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2020, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
