Near Washington in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

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Elizabeth Female Academy

1. Elizabeth Female Academy Marker (Missing)

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Inscription. First school for women chartered by Mississippi Legislature located here. Elizabeth Roach led in organization. School was important from 1818-1843.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program, and the Natchez Trace series lists.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 31° 34.48′ N, 91° 17.587′ W. Marker was near Washington, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker could be reached from Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 5.1), 3.3 miles south of U.S. 61. Marker was located at the Elizabeth Female Academy turnout on a pathway from the parking lot to the ruins of the academy. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Washington MS 39190, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Site of Elizabeth Female College (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Elizabeth Female Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Clear Creek Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Assembly Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); The President's House (approx. half a mile away);

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Dr. John W. Monette (approx. half a mile away); Washington (approx. half a mile away); Andrew Jackson at Washington (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

More about this marker. The missing marker was a State of Mississippi “Magnolia” historical marker. A small image of the marker may be viewed at the link below in the Also See ... section.

Also see . . . Nation's First College for Women. From the Explore Southern History website. (Submitted on August 15, 2015.)

Support Post for Elizabeth Female Academy Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

2. Support Post for Elizabeth Female Academy Marker

Path Leading to Ruins of Elizabeth Female Academy image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

3. Path Leading to Ruins of Elizabeth Female Academy

The support post for the missing marker is
located on the right side of the path

Ruins of Elizabeth Female Academy image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

4. Ruins of Elizabeth Female Academy

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.