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Finley held that to be an intelligent Christian one needed to use the mind God provided, and that one's mind could reach full effectiveness only through training.

The congregation lived on the broad, rolling land known as the Nottingham Lots.įinley, in later years became president of the College of New Jersey ( Princeton University), was a teacher as well as a preacher. In 1744, an Irish Presbyterian preacher Samuel Finley was called to take charge of the newly formed congregation on the lower branch of the Octoraro Creek, a short distance south of what was soon to become the Mason-Dixon line.

West Nottingham's early graduates include many of the most prominent colonial Americans. The 124-acre (0.50 km 2), tree-lined campus is located in Colora, Cecil County, Maryland near the Chesapeake Bay – an hour and a half south of Philadelphia and twenty minutes north of Baltimore. It was founded in 1744 by the Presbyterian preacher Samuel Finley, who later became President of The College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). West Nottingham Academy is an independent co-ed school serves both boarding and day students in grades 9-12. Photo #5 shows identical marker at intersection of Conowingo Road (US 1) and Slicers Mill Road however, that is in Rising Sun, MD 21911.Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education This marker is across Firetower Road from 'This Tablet is in Commemoration'. 3 miles away) Site of Woodlawn Camp Meeting (approx. 2½ miles away) The Nottingham Lots (approx. 2½ miles away) Site of Chapel-of-Ease (approx. 0.2 miles away) a different marker also named West Nottingham Academy (approx. This Tablet is in Commemoration (here, next to this marker) a different marker also named West Nottingham Academy (approx. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1195 Firetower Road, Colora MD 21917, United States of America. Marker is at the intersection of Harrisville Road and Firetower Road, on the right when traveling south on Harrisville Road. Marker is near Colora, Maryland, in Cecil County. A significant historical year for this entry is 1744. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion He remained in charge of the academy and church until 1761 when he was chosen President of the College of New Jersey, now Princeton University. He remained in charge of the academy and church until 1761 when he was chosen President of the College of New Jersey, now Princeton University.įounded 1744 by by Samuel Finley, Presbyterian Minister and a native of County Armagh, Ireland. Founded 1744 by by Samuel Finley, Presbyterian Minister and a native of County Armagh, Ireland.

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