Near Washington in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Site of Elizabeth Female College
Erected 1925 by Mississippi Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. 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. 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.)
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.
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