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Beyond the Sunset Research Guide

Kent, England

Kent, England Coat of Arms

  • It is likely that Kent Hall is named after Kent County, in convention with the naming of other on-campus buildings, however, this is not confirmed.
  • Kent County is named after Kent, England
  • Kent, England's name means "rim" or "border"

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_County,_Maryland and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent#History

Kent Hall

  • Academic building that contains the history and social science departments

Source: http://www.smcm.edu/catalog/facilities/

Other Namesakes

 Kent County, MD

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_County,_Maryland