Washington Seminary was an independent school (Pre-First–12) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, founded in 1878 and merged with The Westminster Schools in 1953. History Washington Seminary (formerly Misses Washington's School for Girls) was founded in 1878 by Anita and Lois Washington, both of whom were great nieces of George Washington's half brother, Lawrence Washington. The school's roots are in a multi-week long visit that Anita paid to her aunt, Mrs. W. S. Walker, who asked Anita to teach her daughter, Lillie Walker. As time passed, Anita began teaching the younger daughters of the house and eventually neighboring children. Anita contacted her sister Lola, to help and Misses Washington's School for Girls was born. In 1878, Lola Washington was the first president of the school while Katie Washington Bond was the first matron.[3] The school was founded primarily as a college preparatory school for women and was located on West Peachtree Street near Baker Street. In 1881, the school moved to Church Street (renamed Carnegie Way) and it was in 1882 that the school was renamed to Washington Seminary. The school moved to Cain Street then to the corner of Walton and Fairlie Streets. In 1885 Mrs. Emily Stewart purchased the school from Miss Lola Washington and moved to a large Victorian house on Walton Street. During this time Mrs. Stewart became Mrs. Robert Park and under her leadership, the school prospered. In 1886, Washington Seminary was listed in the city directory under the aforementioned name, with its location listed as 50 Walton Street, Atlanta, Georgia, a three-story brick home formerly owned by George W. Harrison. In 1889, the school appeared in a half-page advertisement in the city directory listing the music department as part of Mr. Alfredo Barili's music school, the Art School director as Mr. H. W. Barnitz and the Principal as Mrs. Baylor Stewart. Mrs. Park retired in 1891 and sold Washington Seminary to Mrs. Alice Chandler. By 1898 new accommodations were needed again, and it was at this time that land was purchased and a building erected on North Avenue. In 1900, the school moved to 36 East North Ave with Mrs. W. T. Chandler as principal and Llewellyn D. Scott as assistant principal. In 1904 Mrs. Chandler died and was succeeded by her nephew and niece, Mr. Llewellyn D. Scott and Miss Emma B. Scott. Under their stewardship, new departments were added and the faculty was