Charlotte Hall in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Charlotte Hall School

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 11, 2015

1. Charlotte Hall School Marker

Inscription. In 1774, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation for the establishment of a school near “Ye Coole Springs” for the education of boys from St. Mary’s, Charles, Calvert, and Prince George’s counties. As a result of the Revolutionary War and funding shortages, the school did not actually open its doors until 1797. The school had an excellent academic reputation and in 1852 added military training to the curriculum. An impressive list of alumni included three Maryland governors. The school closed its doors in 1976 due to financial struggles.

The only original school building still standing is the White House (ca.1803). Other associated buildings include Dent Memorial Chapel (ca. 1883) and the Principal’s House (ca. 1948), now the St. Mary’s County Visitor’s Center. The legacy of Charlotte Hall School lives on through the school’s Alumni Association which awards scholarships annually to local high school students.

In 1885, the State of Maryland opened the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home with a mission of “serving those who served.” The facility provides care for veterans on the beautiful 126 acre

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campus.

Reverend Hatch Dent
The Dent Chapel was built in 1883 in honor of the Reverend Hatch Dent. A Revolutionary War soldier, Dent was one of the Maryland 400 whose sacrifices saved the American Army at the Battle of Long Island on August 27, 1776. He later became an Episcopal priest and was named the first principal of Charlotte Hall School. (Inscription under the photo in the lower right) White House ca. 1803.

Erected by Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.

Location. 38° 28.692′ N, 76° 46.68′ W. Marker is in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. It is on Charlotte Hall Road. The marker is on the grounds of the Veterans Home-Charlotte Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlotte Hall MD 20622, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Maryland. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 11, 2015

2. Charlotte Hall School Marker

Grounds of the Veterans Home in the background

Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 walking distance of this marker: Cadet Pierre A. Mourthé (within shouting distance of this marker); Coole Springs of Saint Marie’s (within shouting distance of this marker); Ye Coole Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); No Match for British Might (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maryland Begins Here (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Charlotte Hall School (about 700 feet away); Village of Charlotte Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Amish Community (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte Hall.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Rear Admiral Raphael Semmes C.S.N. (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 11, 2015

3. Charlotte Hall School Marker

Charlotte Hall School-Bench image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 11, 2015

4. Charlotte Hall School-Bench

Note the flag imbedded on the back of the bench and the wrought iron arm rest with the American eagle symbol.

Charlotte Hall School-Veterans Home entrance gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 11, 2015

5. Charlotte Hall School-Veterans Home entrance gate

Charlotte Hall School-Marker on the entrance gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 11, 2015

6. Charlotte Hall School-Marker on the entrance gate

Charlotte Hall School founded in 1774.

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 11, 2015

7. Charlotte Hall School-Marker on the entrance gate

In Memoriam, Cadet Pierre A. Mourthe', class of 1919

Charlotte Hall School-"The Old White House" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 11, 2015

8. Charlotte Hall School-"The Old White House"

Located on the grounds of the Veterans Home-Charlotte Hall Residence and School in use during the War of 1812.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,018 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.