Near Limestone in Washington County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Washington College
1.7 miles ----->
Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 21, 2015
1. Washington College Marker
First established as Martin Academy by the Rev. Samuel Doak in 1780. It was later called Dr. Doak's Log College and in 1795 received its present name on motion by John Sevier. Dr. Doak died in 1829, at the age of 80, and is buried on the campus.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 30.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 36° 15.253′ N, 82° 35.508′ W. Marker is near Limestone, Tennessee, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 11E and Washington College Station Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 11E. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Limestone TN 37681, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Salem Church (here, next to this marker); Thomas Embree (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Washington College (approx. 2˝ miles away); Battle of Limestone Station (approx. 3.2 miles away); Washington County / Greene County (approx. 3.3 miles away); David Crockett (approx.
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 27, 2015
2. Washington College
Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 27, 2015
3. Washington College
Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 27, 2015
4. Washington College
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on June 29, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
