Pumphrey in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pumphrey Elementary School

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 18, 2014

1. Pumphrey Elementary School Marker

Inscription. Completed in 1923 on Berlin Avenue under the Rosenwald Program, which was instrumental in the education of African Americans in the early 20th century. The fund provided matching grants for more than 5,000 schools, shops, and teachers' residences built in 15 southern states from 1917-1932. Modern and progressive, Rosenwald plans set the standard in rural school construction. The Pumphrey school housed and trained students from grades 1-8.

Erected by Maryland Historic Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Rosenwald Schools series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 39° 13.104′ N, 76° 38.38′ W. Marker is in Pumphrey, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is on Belle Grove Road (Maryland Route 170), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn MD 21225, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pumphrey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Patrick Henry (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7

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miles away); The Heart Spoke (approx. 0.9 miles away); Benson-Hammond House (approx. one mile away); Formerly Brooklyn Park High School (approx. 1.1 miles away); In Honor of Those Who Served (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pumphrey.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 18, 2014

2. Pumphrey Elementary School Marker

Pumphrey Elementary School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 18, 2014

3. Pumphrey Elementary School

The school has been converted into a private residence.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 879 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 18, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.