First Site of Washington Academy

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 31, 2013

1. First Site of Washington Academy Marker

Inscription. A forerunner of Washington High School, the Academy was founded and built, 1767, under the proprietary laws of 1694, enlarged, 1776, and destroyed by fire, 1797. Originally called Somerset Academy, it was renamed and chartered as Washington Academy, 1779.

Erected by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 7.9′ N, 75° 42.7′ W. Marker was in Westover, Maryland, in Somerset County. It was on Sign Post Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Westover MD 21871, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was on the Eastern Shore.

It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

in the Tidewater,

in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it found 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 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Cultural Treasures (approx. 4.4 miles away); Princess Anne Treasures (approx. 4.4 miles away); Beach to Bay Indian Trail (approx. 4.4 miles away); Manonoakin Indian Town (approx. 4.4 miles away); Saint Stephen's Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (approx. 5 miles away); Historic Boxwood Gardens (approx. 5 miles away); Teackle Mansion (approx. 5 miles away).

Additional commentary.
1. Marker is missing.
I attempted to locate this historical marker on January 19, 2022. The marker is gone. All that remains is the metal post. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor

— Submitted January 24, 2022, by Mary Noor of Baltimore, Maryland.

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 31, 2013

2. First Site of Washington Academy Marker

Photographed by Mary Noor, January 19, 2022

3. First Site of Washington Academy Marker

Marker gone.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,097 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on January 24, 2022, by Mary Noor of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.