Delaware in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Mrs. Murray’s School

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 14, 2023

1. Mrs. Murray’s School Marker

Inscription.
In the mid-19th century Mrs. Joan Hills Murray conducted a school in this building. Among her students was Rutherford B. Hayes. although generally known as “Mrs. Murray’s School” this edifice was originally built for Sophia Moore in 1821 as a combined school and orphanage.

Erected 1991 by Delaware City Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #19 Rutherford B. Hayes series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 40° 17.971′ N, 83° 4.179′ W. Marker is in Delaware, Ohio, in Delaware County. It is on North Franklin Street just north of East William Street (U.S. 36). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 N Franklin St, Delaware OH 43015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley

and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Street United Methodist Church / Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th President of the United States (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Douglass And William Tecumseh Sherman Spoke Here (about 500 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Rutherford B. Hayes (about 500 feet away); 41 North Sandusky Street (about 500 feet away); African-American Civil War Soldiers (about 600 feet away); Old City Hall and Opera House (about 700 feet away); Rutherford B. Hayes Birthplace (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delaware.

Another marker is no longer nearby. President Hayes Memorial (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Landmarks Of Delaware County: Mrs. Murray’s School. 1808 Delaware website entry (Submitted on January 14, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Former Mrs. Murray’s School and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 14, 2023

2. The Former Mrs. Murray’s School and Marker

This marker is to the right of the door. The Girl Scout Marker (photograph No. 3) is facing the sidewalk on the building’s wall all the way to the left.

1975 Girl Scout Troop 415 Bronze Tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 14, 2023

3. 1975 Girl Scout Troop 415 Bronze Tablet

It reads, “Mr. Richard Murray’s Private School. Attended by Pres. Rutherford B. Hayes. Built 1821.”

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 14, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.