Southwest Quadrant in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Alexandria Academy
Erected 1999 by Virginia Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E-89.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 17, 1785.
Location. 38° 48.083′ N, 77° 2.852′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in the Southwest Quadrant. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street (Virginia Route 400) and Wolfe Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington School Compound (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Alexandria Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Beulah Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans' Memorial Walkway (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elton B. Hummer (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
More about this marker. The Academy is listed as being at 604 Wolfe Street but the Marker is on Washington Street.
Also see . . . History of the Alexandria Academy. (Submitted on January 14, 2007.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 3,753 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.