Overview
The U.S. Naval Academy trains midshipmen to become officers in the Navy and Marine Corps, on a campus along the Severn River in Annapolis.
History
The academy was founded in 1845. Its chapel holds the crypt of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones.
Today
The academy and its visitor center are central to Annapolis, and on-campus work follows military access rules.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.