Prospect School
N 39° 35.860 W 076° 11.487
18S E 397702 N 4383781
A hexagonal school building built ca. 1850 in Harford County, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WME4ED
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2012
Views: 8
PROSPECT SCHOOL
A hexagonal fieldstone structure built ca. 1850 by local stone mason Joshua W. Stevens, the prospect school served grades one through eight until 1930. Polygonal buildings -- more typically octagons -- were promoted in the mid 19th century for their economical construction, thermal efficiency, and natural light. The prospect school is a rare example of the polygonal style adapted to school use in Maryland.
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland State Highway Administration
County (required): Harford County
Location (required): On the west side of MD 161 (Darlington Road) 300 ft N of Green Spring Road
More info about the site/marker (optional):
Marker is in new condition.
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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