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
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. Marker 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.
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 in a direct line);
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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.)
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.
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 85 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 14, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
