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Virginia Home for Boys
W Broad St,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
37° 38' 1.494204",
-77° 32' 33.701892"
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Virginia State
Historical Marker
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The Virginia Home for Boys is the oldest boys' home in continuous service in Virginia and the second oldest in the United States. Founded as the Richmond Male Orphan Society on 30 March 1846 for the maintenance and instruction of orphaned boys, it was incorporated by the General Assembly on 9 March 1847. At first located on Church Hill, it moved twice before relocating to this site in 1957. Its name was changed to the Richmond Home for Boys on 23 June 1969 and to the Virginia Home for Boys on 27 January 1971. Since its founding, the home has served more than 15,000 children ages six and above.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Virginia Home for Boys Virginia Map
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