Salisbury in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Holloway Hall

Photographed by Nate Davidson, January 17, 2011

1. Holloway Hall Marker

Inscription. Original building of the Salisbury State Normal School, the first public institution on the Eastern Shore for the training of teachers for Maryland's public schools. Opened in 1925 and expanded in 1928 and 1932, it was until 1950 the only building on campus, housing classrooms, dormitories, faculty and administrative offices, auditorium, gymnasium, and dining hall. Named for Dr. William Holloway, first president of the school.

Erected 2002 by Maryland Historical Trust - Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 38° 20.883′ N, 75° 36.467′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, Maryland, in Wicomico County. It is on Camden Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1101Camden Ave, Salisbury MD 21801, 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,

and in the Tidewater.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: World War II Memorial - Salisbury College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harriet Tubman (approx. ¼ mile away); Samuel Chase (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Great Salisbury Fire (approx.

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1.3 miles away); F. Leonard Wailes Law Office (approx. 1.3 miles away); St. Peter's Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); Historic Byrd Tavern (approx. 1.3 miles away); The General Humphreys Cannon (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salisbury.

Other markers no longer nearby. Lynching in America / Lynching in Wicomico County (was approx. 1.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Gen. John Henry Winder C.S.A. (was approx. 1.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . .
1. Salisbury University website. (Submitted on January 20, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Salisbury University - Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 20, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Holloway Hall - Salisbury University image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Nate Davidson, January 17, 2011

2. Holloway Hall - Salisbury University

Salisbury University Seal image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Nate Davidson, January 17, 2011

3. Salisbury University Seal

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,290 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.