Marker Logo HMdb.org THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
Near Washington in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
 

Site of Elizabeth Female College

 
 
Site of Elizabeth Female College Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015
1. Site of Elizabeth Female College Marker
Inscription. First women’s college in America chartered on Feb. 17, 1819 to confer degrees on women. Named in honor of Elizabeth Roach, through whose generosity the College was made possible. Audubon was on the faculty.
 
Erected 1925 by Mississippi Daughters of the American Revolution.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EducationWomen. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Natchez Trace series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1931.
 
Location. 31° 34.452′ N, 91° 17.588′ W. Marker is near Washington, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker can be reached from Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 5.1), 3.3 miles south of U.S. 61. Marker is located at the Elizabeth Female Academy turnout on the parkway. Touch for map. Marker is 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 marker. Elizabeth Female Academy (a few steps from this marker); Site of Assembly Hall (approx. half a mile away); Dr. John W. Monette (approx. 0.6 miles away); The President's House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Washington (approx. 0.6 miles away); Andrew Jackson at Washington (approx.
Paid Advertisement
Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.
Click or scan to see
this page online
0.6 miles away); Jefferson Military College (approx. 0.6 miles away); Washington Campground (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
 
Also see . . .  Nation's First College for Women. From the Explore Southern History website. (Submitted on August 15, 2015.) 
 
Marker Next to Path Leading to Ruins of Academy image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015
2. Marker Next to Path Leading to Ruins of Academy
Ruins of Elizabeth Female Academy image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015
3. 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 358 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
 
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo with wider view of marker and surroundings. • Can you help?

Share this page.  
Share on Tumblr
m=87235

CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisements
Mar. 29, 2024