Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Frederick County's First Y.M.C.A.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 21, 2017
1. Site of Frederick County's First Y.M.C.A. Marker
The Old “Y” was the school for -
Guidance, Discipline, Sportsmanship,
Leadership, and Honesty,
(It was the wind beneath our wings.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 39° 24.921′ N, 77° 24.714′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is at the intersection of West Church Street and North Court Street, on the left when traveling north on West Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 West Church Street, Frederick MD 21701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frederick’s Poet Lawyer (within shouting distance of this marker); “South Magnetic” (within shouting distance of this marker); The Congregation in Frederick (within shouting distance of this marker); Hood College (within shouting distance of this marker); Unanimous Resolution (within shouting distance of this marker); John Thomas Schley (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ross Home (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.
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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 21, 2017
2. Alvin G. Quinn
Physical Instructor
(1919-1960)
Through his Guidance
Coaching - Discipline
and Understanding of
Young Adults
He was an Inspiration
to us all.
(He was Mr. Y.M.C.A.)
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 21, 2017
3. Mary M. Motter
with Great Administrative
Abilities. She taught
us to respect discipline
and was a friend to us all
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 21, 2017
4. Site of Frederick County's First Y.M.C.A. Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 21, 2017
5. Frederick County's First Y.M.C.A.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 29, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
