Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Alexandria Academy
1732 1932
Photographed by David Lassman, June 23, 2021
1. Alexandria Academy Marker
Looking west towards marker.
George Washington
William Brown
John Fitzgerald
William Baker
Samuel Hanson
William Hartshorne
Benjamin Dulany
David Stuart
Charles Lee
Isaac S. Keith
James Hendricks
Josiah Watson
Charles Simms
Gentlemen.
Here in conjunction with the Academy, Washington established the first free school in Northern Virginia to which he contributed during life, which he endowed at this death and which became the part of the present free school system of Alexandria.
In this building Robert Edward Lee received his primary education 1818-1824
This tablet was placed on December Fourteenth in the Bicentennial years 1932 by the Washington Society of Alexandria.
Erected 1932 by Washington Society of Alexandria.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.
Location. 38° 48.081′ N, 77° 2.829′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It can be reached from Wolfe Street east of South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Alexandria Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington School Compound (within shouting distance of this marker); Beulah Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette in Alexandria (about 500 feet away); Veterans' Memorial Walkway (about 600 feet away); "For God and Country" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elton B. Hummer (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Mary Parish School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Also see . . . Alexandria Academy. Published by Mount Vernon Ladies Association. (Submitted on June 25, 2021.)
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, June 23, 2021
2. Alexandria Academy Marker
Looking west towards marker.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, June 23, 2021
3. Alexandria Academy Marker
Looking north towards marker, which is circled in red.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site Collection
4. Alexandria Academy postcard from early 20th century.
Reverse side reads:
"George Washington gave $250.00 annually for the support of this Academy and on his death bequeathed $4,000.00, for a trust fund, for the institution."
Photographed by David Lassman, June 23, 2021
5. Alexandria Academy Marker on Washington Street.
Looking north from Washington Street towards a different "Alexandria Academy" marker. About 400 feet separates the two markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2021. This page has been viewed 578 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 25, 2021. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
