Chestertown in Kent County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Washington College

Founded in 1782

Photographed by William Pfingsten, October 18, 2007

1. Washington College Marker

Inscription. George Washington gave to its founding, granted use of his name and served on the Board of Visitors and Governors. He attended public exercises here, 1784, and received degree of Doctor of Laws in 1789.

Erected 1932 by State Roads Commission of Maryland.

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 year for this entry is 1784.

Location. 39° 12.97′ N, 76° 4.007′ W. Marker is in Chestertown, Maryland, in Kent County. It is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Brown Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chestertown MD 21620, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Washington (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named George Washington (about 700 feet away); Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry Highland Garnet Elementary School (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Kent County Free School (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Uptown Club (approx. 0.3 miles away); War Along the Chesapeake

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); William Beck Nicholson (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chestertown.

Washington College Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pfingsten, October 18, 2007

2. Washington College Sign

Old college buildings image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pfingsten, October 18, 2007

3. Old college buildings

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,532 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

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