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Roanoke College

Salem, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 17' 32.907156", -80° 5' 54.968496"
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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
 
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