St. John's College, Annapolis

Name: St. John's College
Address: 60 College Ave, Annapolis, 21401-1655, United States
Telephone: +1 410-263-2371

#28 among attractions in Annapolis

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St. John's College is a private liberal arts college with dual campuses in Annapolis, Maryland, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. St. John's is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States as the successor institution of King William's School, a preparatory school founded in 1696; the current institution received a collegiate charter in 1784. In 1937, St. John's adopted a Great Books curriculum based on discussion of works from the Western canon of philosophical, religious, historical, mathematical, scientific, and literary works. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°58'56"N, 76°29'33"W

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60 College AveAnnapolisAnnapolis 21401-1655 United States

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+1 410-263-2371

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St. John's College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maryland State House, Government House, Naval Academy Chapel, Herndon Monument.

~1240 ftS
Historic landmark with exhibits
Maryland State House, Annapolis
7 min walk • The Maryland State House is located in Annapolis, Maryland. It is the oldest U.S. state capitol in continuous legislative use, dating to 1772 and houses the Maryland General Assembly, plus the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
~1140 ftS
Museum, History museum
Government House, Annapolis
6 min walk • Government House, also known as the Governor's Mansion, is the official residence of the governor of Maryland. It is located on State Circle in Annapolis, Maryland, adjacent to the Maryland State House complex.
~1770 ftE
Church
Naval Academy Chapel, Annapolis
9 min walk • The United States Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Maryland, is one of two houses of worship on the grounds of the Navy's service academy. Protestant and Catholic services are held there. The Naval Academy Chapel is a focal point of the Academy and the city of Annapolis.
~1870 ftE
Memorial
Herndon Monument, Annapolis
10 min walk • The Herndon Monument on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy is a 21-foot-tall grey granite obelisk. It was erected in memory of Captain William Lewis Herndon, who courageously decided to go down with his ship, SS Central America, and the men left aboard rather than save himself on September 12, 1857.
~1590 ftNE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Alumni Hall, Annapolis
8 min walk • Alumni Hall is an indoor stadium at the United States Naval Academy, in Annapolis in the U.S. state of Maryland. Completed in 1991, it seats 5,710 and serves as the primary assembly hall for the Brigade of Midshipmen.
~1660 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Garden
William Paca House, Annapolis
8 min walk • The William Paca House is an 18th-century Georgian mansion in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. William Paca was a signatory of the Declaration of Independence and a three-term Governor of Maryland.
~1240 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hammond-Harwood House, Annapolis
6 min walk • The Hammond–Harwood House is a historic house museum at 19 Maryland Avenue in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. Built in 1774, is one of the premier colonial houses remaining in America from the British colonial period.
~1500 ftE
Museum, Military base, History museum
U.S. Naval Academy Museum, Annapolis
8 min walk • The United States Naval Academy Museum is a public maritime museum in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. A part of the United States Naval Academy, it is located at Preble Hall within the Academy premises.
~1510 ftS
Neighbourhood
Colonial Annapolis Historic District, Annapolis
8 min walk • The Colonial Annapolis Historic District is a historic district in the City of Annapolis, the state capital of Maryland, that was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1965 and was geographically further expanded in 1984.
~1790 ftS
Church, Specialty museum, History museum
Banneker-Douglass Museum, Annapolis
9 min walk • The Banneker-Douglass Museum, formerly known as Mt. Moriah African Methodist Episcopal Church, is a historic church at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was constructed in 1875 and remodeled in 1896. It is a 2 ¹⁄₂-story, gable-front brick church executed in the Gothic Revival style.
~1470 ftS
Nightlife, Restaurant
Reynold's Tavern, Annapolis
8 min walk • Reynold's Tavern is an 18th-century tavern located at 6 Church Circle in Annapolis, Maryland. It is the oldest tavern in Annapolis, and one of the oldest in the United States. The building has been nominated to be included on the National Register of Historic Places.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. John's College open?

St. John's College is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to St. John's College?

Nearby attractions include The Mitchell Gallery, Annapolis (1 min walk), Chase–Lloyd House, Annapolis (6 min walk), Government House, Annapolis (6 min walk), Hammond-Harwood House, Annapolis (6 min walk).