Washington in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The President's House
Circa 1835
Originally the home of Washington physician John C. Inge, the school purchased this frame building in 1842 for $1,350 to house the college president.
Erected by Historic Jefferson College & The Mississippi Dept. of Archives and History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 31° 34.806′ N, 91° 17.975′ W. Marker is in Washington, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker is at the intersection of Old N Street and Court Street, on the left when traveling east on Old N Street. 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. Jefferson Military College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Jackson at Washington (about 300 feet away); Washington (about 400 feet away); Dr. John W. Monette (about 400 feet away); Site of Assembly Hall (about 500 feet away); Washington Campground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clear Creek Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Elizabeth Female Academy (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Also see . . . Jefferson College in Washington, Mississippi. Mississippi History Now website entry (Submitted on July 19, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 19, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.