"Stanley Institute"
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 32.700 W 076° 06.168
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"Stanley Institute"-Oldest community-owned one-room schoolhouse still intact in Dorchester County. First constructed c. 1865 near Church Creek.
Waymark Code: WM11HWW
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2019
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"Stanley Institute"-Oldest community-owned one-room schoolhouse still intact in Dorchester County. First constructed c. 1865 near Church Creek. Moved here in 1867, it was used continuously until July 15, 1966, as Rock Elementary School for students in grades 1 through 7. Many ministers of Delaware annual conference of Methodist Church received their primary education here. School named for Ezekriel Stanley, president of its first board. Other trustees included Dennis Camper, Jr., Charles F. Kiah, Moses Opher and Nathaniel Young. On National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 1976 by Rock Community Improvement League.
County (required): Dorchester County
Location (required): the intersection of Church Creek Road (Maryland Route 16) and Bayly Road
More info about the site/marker (optional):
Marker is on the right when traveling east on Church Creek Road. Marker is in this post office area: Cambridge MD 21613
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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