Historical Marker

West Nottingham Academy

MD 276 (northbound) at Firetower/Cowan Road, northeast corner · West Nottingham · Cecil

Maryland marker

Inscription

West Nottingham Academy Founded 1744 by Rev. Sam'l Finley a Presbyterian Minister and a native of Armagh County, Ireland. He remained in charge of the academy and church until 1761 when he was chosen president of the college of New Jersey, now called "Princeton ". State Roads Commission

Location

AddressMD 276 (northbound) at Firetower/Cowan Road, northeast corner
CityWest Nottingham
CountyCecil

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