Douglass

Douglass is a name that can refer to various people, places, and institutions. It is often a variant of the name Douglas and has been used as both a given name and a surname. This article explores the different notable references to Douglass.

Notable People

• Frederick Douglass: An American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, he became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York.
• Douglass North: An American economist known for his work in economic history, which earned him the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1993.
• Douglass Houghton: An American geologist and physician, known for his exploration and geological surveys of the state of Michigan.

Places

• Douglass, Kansas: A city in Butler County, Kansas, United States.
• Douglass, Texas: An unincorporated community in Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States.
• Douglass Township, Michigan: A civil township of Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan.

Institutions

• Douglass Residential College: A part of Rutgers University in New Jersey, originally founded as the New Jersey College for Women.
• Douglass High School: Refers to several high schools in the United States, often named in honor of Frederick Douglass.

Related Pages

• Douglas (disambiguation)
• Frederick Douglass
• Douglass North
• Douglass Houghton
• Douglass, Kansas
• Douglass, Texas
• Douglass Township, Michigan
• Douglass Residential College
• Douglass High School

See Also

• Douglas (name)
• Douglas County (disambiguation)
• Douglas (surname)

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