VA-T44 Virginia Theological Seminary Founded 1823

Marker text: VIRGINIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY FOUNDED 1823

Half a mile to the southwest. The idea for such an institution was conceived by a group of Alexandria and Washington clergymen in 1818. Among those interested was Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner. Orginally at corner of Washington and King Streets in Alexandria, moved to present location in 1827. Closed in 1861 when occupied as a hospital for Union troops. Reopened in 1865.

Virginia Conservation Commission 1950

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Location: VA Rt. 7 (eastbound) between Service Road and Rt. 7, near Quaker. Marker is next to marker T45., Alexandria, Virginia

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