Oakcrest in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Virginia Theological Seminary

Founded 1823

Photographed by Kevin W., May 3, 2008

1. Virginia Theological Seminary Marker

Inscription. Half mile to the southwest. The idea for such an institution was conceived by a group of Alexandria and Washington clergymen in 1818. Among those interested was Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner. Originally at corner of Washington and King Streets in Alexandria, moved to present location in 1827. Closed in 1861 when occupied as a hospital for Union troops. Reopened in 1865.

Erected 1950 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number T-44.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 38° 49.781′ N, 77° 5.475′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Oakcrest. It is on King Street (Virginia Route 7) near South Taylor Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3654 King St, Alexandria VA 22302, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Episcopal High School (here, next to this marker); First Minnie Howard School (1954-2024) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 4

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); A Crossroads Through Time (approx. 0.2 miles away); This Flag Flies (approx. 0.4 miles away); Within Its Walls (approx. half a mile away); Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); From Field to Forest (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Also see . . . History and Heritage of Virginia Theological Seminary. (Submitted on May 3, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Virginia Theological Seminary and Episcopal High School Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., May 3, 2008

2. Virginia Theological Seminary and Episcopal High School Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,650 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.