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 1937 by State Roads Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington, on the Eastern Shore,

and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

in the Tidewater,

in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and

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on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: This Tablet is in Commemoration (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named West Nottingham Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named West Nottingham Academy (approx. 2.3 miles away); American Legion Post 194 Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.4 miles away); Richards Oak (approx. 2½ miles away); Cummings Tavern (approx. 2½ miles away); Site of Chapel-of-Ease (approx. 2.6 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 April 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,137 times since then and 22 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.