Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Marlboro Academy

Photographed by F. Robby, November 21, 2007

1. Marlboro Academy Marker

Inscription. On this site the Marlboro Academy was established in 1835. This began 150 years of education as the Marlboro Academy, The Upper Marlboro High School, and the Upper Marlboro Elementary School.

Erected 1999 by The Alumni of the Upper Marlboro High School.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 38° 49.036′ N, 76° 45.145′ W. Marker is in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It is at the intersection of Governor Oden Bowie Drive and Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on Governor Oden Bowie Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Upper Marlboro MD 20772, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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

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Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Site of the Residence of Dr. William Beanes (a few steps from this marker); Turn of Events (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. William Beanes (within shouting distance of this marker); William Beanes (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of John Rogers (1723 - 1789) (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Protests at the County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); The Walk of History (about 600 feet away); This White Oak Tree (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Marlboro.

Site of the Marlboro Academy image. Click for full size.

Photographed by F. Robby, November 21, 2007

2. Site of the Marlboro Academy

Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,612 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.