St. John's College in Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

King William's School

1696 - 1946

Photographed by F. Robby, January 28, 2008

1. King William's School Marker

Inscription. This tablet was fixed on McDowell Hall in 1946 to commemorate the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of King William's School. To this hall in 1785, in the second year of the foundation of St. John's College, came the students and masters of the school, with their books, and made one with the new college. This will remind men that all halls of learning are one hall.

Erected 1946.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1696.

Location. 38° 58.887′ N, 76° 29.475′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is in St. John's College. It can be reached from the intersection of College Avenue (Maryland Route 450) and Prince George Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is attached to the front wall of McDowell Hall, about 250 feet north of College Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

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: Francis Scott Key (here, next to this marker); Alexander Magruder (within shouting distance of this marker); This Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to you, a free citizen in a free land

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(within shouting distance of this marker); For Civilization Liberty Country (within shouting distance of this marker); Take a Tour of St. John's College–Steeped in United States and Maryland History (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Take a Tour of St. John's College–Steeped in United States and Maryland History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liberty Tree (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.

Another marker is no longer nearby. St. John's College (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . St. John's College official website. (Submitted on February 15, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.)

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 11, 2013

2. King William's School Marker

McDowell Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by F. Robby, January 28, 2008

3. McDowell Hall

Photographed by F. Robby, January 28, 2008

4. McDowell Hall

View from College Avenue.

Arms of William III of Orange image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 11, 2013

5. Arms of William III of Orange

Close-up of image on marker

St. Johannis C Annapole In Marylandia Sigillum Commune Collegii image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 11, 2013

6. St. Johannis C Annapole In Marylandia Sigillum Commune Collegii

Est Nulla Via Invia Virtuti
“No Way Is Impassable to Virtue”

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 5,623 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 15, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on June 4, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on February 15, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on June 4, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.