Near Limestone in Washington County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Washington College
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020
1. Washington College Marker
west of the Alleghanies
Founded in 1780
by
Rev. Samuel Doak
“Apostle of learning
and religion in the West”
whose body rests in the cemetery
adjoining the campus
has done service on this site
from the first
Erected by John Sevier Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 36° 13.285′ N, 82° 34.385′ W. Marker is near Limestone, Tennessee, in Washington County. Marker is on Old State Route 34 (State Highway 353) east of Ward Rowe Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2518 Old State Rte 34, Limestone TN 37681, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thomas Embree (approx. 1.8 miles away); Salem Church (approx. 2˝ miles away); a different marker also named Washington College (approx. 2˝ miles away); The Tester Brothers (approx. 3.1 miles away); Battle of Limestone Station
this page online
Also see . . . Washington College Academy. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 18, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
via NPS, unknown
2. Washington College Historic District
National Register of Historic Places Digital Archive on NPGallery website entry
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020
3. Washington College Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020
4. Harris Hall
Completed in 1846, it is the historic district's oldest building. It had been used as administrative offices, classrooms and a girls dormitory. It was so named in recognition of a Harris Foundation grant received in 1966.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020
5. Carnegie-Temple Hall
Dating to 1909, this building housed offices, classrooms, an auditorium and gymnasium during its lifetime. It was named for Andrew Carnegie, who provided the funding to begin construction, and Oliver Perry Temple, an 1844 graduate and prominent attorney, judge and author.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 18, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on April 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 18, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
