Reisterstown in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Oldest High School in Baltimore County

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 12, 2007

1. Oldest High School in Baltimore County Marker

Inscription. Franklin Academy founded January 10, 1820 by an Act of the General Assembly of Maryland. On January 25, 1849 became a public school. Was Reisterstown High School from 1874–1896. Became Franklin High School in 1897.

Erected by Maryland Historical Trust & Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 10, 1862.

Location. 39° 27.847′ N, 76° 49.847′ W. Marker is in Reisterstown, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is at the intersection of Cockey’s Mill Road and Reisterstown Road (Route 140), on the left on Cockey’s Mill Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reisterstown MD 21136, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Colonel William Norris (within shouting distance of this marker); John and Margaret Reister (within shouting distance of this marker); “Buffalo Soldiers” (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Railroad Ave (approx. one mile away); Glyndon Station (approx. one mile away); Hannah More Academy (approx. 1.1 miles away); Glyndon

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Original Cornerstone of the Franklin Senior High School (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reisterstown.

Also see . . . Franklin High School - Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 25, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland.)

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 12, 2013

2. Oldest High School in Baltimore County Marker

Wide shot of marker.

Site of the original Franklin Academy Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 12, 2013

3. Site of the original Franklin Academy Building

This site is now the Reisterstown branch of the Baltimore County Public Library.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 12, 2013

4. Oldest High School in Baltimore County Marker

This is the only structure of the Franklin Academy still standing. It was build in 1930 and at that time housed Franklin High School. Presently this building is the Franklin Middle School.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,111 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 13, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 13, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.