Near Port Deposit in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

West Nottingham Academy

Photographed By William Pfingsten, July 17, 2007

1. West Nottingham Academy Marker

Inscription. Founded 1744 by by Rev. Sam’l Finley a Presbyterian Minister and a native of Armaugh County, Ireland. He remained in charge of the academy and church until 1761 when he was chosen President of the College of New Jersey, now called “Princeton.”

Erected by State Roads Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1744.

Location. 39° 40.215′ N, 76° 4.44′ W. Marker is near Port Deposit, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is at the intersection of Jacob Tome Memorial Highway (Route 276) and Cowan Road, on the right when traveling north on Jacob Tome Memorial Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 67 Cowan Road, Port Deposit MD 21904, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named West Nottingham Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); This Tablet is in Commemoration (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named West Nottingham Academy (approx. 2.3 miles away); Richards Oak (approx. 2½ miles away); Cummings Tavern (approx. 2½ miles away); Site of Chapel-of-Ease (approx. 2.6 miles

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away); The Nottingham Lots (approx. 2.9 miles away); Site of Woodlawn Camp Meeting (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Deposit.

Headmaster's House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, July 17, 2007

2. Headmaster's House

Administration Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, July 17, 2007

3. Administration Building

West Nottingham Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, July 17, 2007

4. West Nottingham Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,887 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on February 19, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on July 21, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 18, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.