Clinton in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thrift School
1884-1909
The school was closed in 1909 after area residents requested that a new school be built in a more accessible location. Subsequently, the property was sold and the structure was altered to serve as a dwelling; however, despite the alterations, it still retains the exterior appearance of a typical late 19th century schoolhouse. In 1962, the school and 500 acres were conveyed to The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission and are now a part of Cosca Regional Park.
Historic Property of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
For additional information, call 301-218-9564
Erected by Maryland National Park and Planning Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 38° 43.723′
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Louise F. Cosca Regional Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Wilkes Booth (approx. 2.7 miles away); a different marker also named Surratt Tavern (approx. 2.7 miles away); a different marker also named John Wilkes Booth (approx. 2.8 miles away); The Mary Surratt House (approx. 2.8 miles away); Crucifix (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named T. B. (approx. 3.1 miles away); Coach James W. Crawford (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.
Other markers no longer nearby. Surratt Tavern (was approx. 2.7 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); T. B. (was approx. 3.1 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Cosca Regional Park. The Thrift School is now part of this park. (Submitted on March 10, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed by M. A. Pimentel, March 9, 2008
3. Thrift School
M. Dwyer - Maryland Historical Trust (Historic Sites Survey), August 1, 1974
4. The Thrift School, in 1974
Susan G. Pearl - Maryland Historical Trust (Historic Sites Survey), December 1984
5. Thrift School, southeast elevation
Susan G. Pearl - Maryland Historical Trust (Historic Sites Survey), December 1984
6. Thrift School, southwest elevation
Susan G. Pearl - Maryland Historical Trust (Historic Sites Survey), December 1984
7. Thrift School, northeast elevation
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2008, by M. A. Pimentel of Waldorf, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,387 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on March 9, 2008, by M. A. Pimentel of Waldorf, Maryland. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 10, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
