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. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. 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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Cultural Treasures (approx. 4.4 miles away); Princess Anne Treasures (approx. 4.4 miles away); Saint Stephen's Church Coventry Parish (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); Somerset County Circuit Courthouse (approx. 5.1 miles away); Princess Anne Town (approx. 5.2 miles away).

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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 475 times since then and 24 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.