Mary Sharp College
This college, devoted exclusively to the higher education of women, first opened its doors Jan. 1, 1851. It was named for one of its principal benefactors. It suspended from 1861 to 1865, the buildings being used by Federal troops. Reopening in 1865, it finally closed its doors in 1896.
Marker is on South College Street, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
