Plymouth in Washington County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Hampton Academy

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 28, 2012

1. Hampton Academy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dr. John Hampton, Benefactor Hampton Academy replaced Plymouth Academy and other small schools as principal white school in Plymouth 1902-1922. Reopened as a primary school 1928-1958. Plymouth Woman's Club acquired and preserved it in 1959 and sold it in 1999. Oldest educational building retaining its original appearance.

Erected 1999 by Washington Co. Bicentennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.

Location. 35° 51.935′ N, 76° 45.066′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, North Carolina, in Washington County. Marker is on West Main Street east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth NC 27962, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Plymouth (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Augustin Daly (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Plymouth (about 500 feet away); Ausbon House (about 600 feet away); Brick House Landing

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(about 600 feet away); Washington County Courthouse (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Plymouth (about 800 feet away); Washington County North Carolina Supreme Sacrifice and Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Hampton Academy image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 28, 2012

2. Hampton Academy

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.