|
|
|
Roanoke College
Salem,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
37° 17' 32.907156",
-80° 5' 54.968496"
|
|
Virginia State Historical Marker |
|
|
At Salem is a liberal arts institution for men and women. Founded in Augusta County in 1842 as Virginia Institute, it was chartered in 1845 as Virginia Collegiate Institute; moved to Salem in 1847; chartered as Roanoke College in 1853, and was in operation throughout 1861-65. The students formed a company in the Confederate Army, Virginia Reserves, September 1, 1864.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
|
|
|
|
Related Themes: C.S.A., Confederate States of America, Confederacy, Union States Explore other Virginia Civil War Historical Markers. |
|
|
Roanoke College Virginia Map
|
|
|