Mardela Springs in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gravenor-English School

Barren Creek Springs Village

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 15, 2021

1. Gravenor-English School Marker

Inscription.
At the end of the Civil War, Maryland wrote a new state Constitution which included establishment of the first public School system, and created the new county of Wicomico; what followed in the 1870's was a flurry of school building. A one-room school built in 1870's/80's on the William Gravenor farm north of the town soon was moved to the English family farm. Local students, boys and girls of all ages, were taught by one teacher in the one room.

After the school closed near the start of World War One, students attended school in Mardela. This building was sold to a farmer in 1921 and used as a shed until it was purchased and moved to this site in 1982.

Erected by Westside Historical Society. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Mardela Springs, Barren Creek Springs Village series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 38° 27.727′ N, 75° 45.309′ W. Marker is in Mardela Springs, Maryland, in Wicomico County. Marker is on Railroad Avenue just west of Bratten Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Railroad Ave, Mardela Springs MD 21837, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Young's Purchase Home (here, next to this marker); Young's Purchase Farmhouse (a few steps from this marker); The Doctor's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Brattan-Taylor-Calloway Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Cannery Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Livery Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); BC&A Railroad Freight Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mardela Springs.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2022

2. Gravenor-English School

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.