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America's Oldest Agriculture College
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April 18, 2009 | |
| | | 1. America's Oldest Agriculture College Marker | | |
Inscription. A mile north of here, on Oatlands Road, stands the stone and stucco building, erected in 1854 as Loudoun and Mechanical Institute. Its three founders were prominent County agrarian scientists. Unfortunately, America's first agricultural college, Loudoun A&M, failed to thrive and in 1860 folded.
On June 17, 1863, John Singleton Mosby and his Rangers were resting at the school's site and observed the dust clouds from the ferocious Battle of Aldie taking place here.
In 1916, the school building and property became the headquarters of the National Beagle Club, where today are held the annual beagle trials. In 1982, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected by Snickersville Turnpike Association.
Location. 38° 59.521′ N, 77° 39.824′ W. Marker is near Aldie, Virginia, in Loudoun County. Marker is on Snickersville Turnpike (Virginia Route 734), on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aldie VA 20105, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Battle of Aldie (a few steps from this marker); A Revolutionary War Hero (approx. 1.2 miles away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 1.2 miles away); Stuart and Bayard (approx. 1.2 miles away); Cavalry Battles (approx. 1.2 miles away); Sergeant Major John Champe (approx. 1.2 miles away); Mercer’s Home (approx. 1.6 miles away); Aldie Mill (approx. 1.7 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Aldie. | | | | 
April 18, 2009 | |
| | | 2. America's Oldest Agriculture College Marker | | |
Also see . . .
1. Loudoun Agricultural and Mechanical Institute. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (.pdf) (Submitted on April 27, 2009.)
2. Snickersville Turnpike Association, The Pike Packet. On page 3 of the the March, 2008 newsletter is an article entitled, Virginia's Oldest Agriculture Institute. (Submitted on April 27, 2009.)
3. Battle of Aldie. National Park Service Summary (Submitted on April 27, 2009.)
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By Craig Swain, June 7, 2009 | |
| | | 3. America's Oldest Agriculture College Marker | | The marker stands at a pulloff, along with a marker for the battle of Aldie and a monument for the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry. | | |
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April 27, 2009 | |
| | | 4. The Historic Institute Building | | Built c. 1854, this view is the north side. | | |
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April 27, 2009 | |
| | | 5. Plaques on Door |
Institute Farm
has been registered as a
Virginia
Historic
Landmark
pursuant to the authority vested in the
Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission
Act of 1966
This Property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on April 27, 2009. This page has been viewed 152 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. Submitted on April 27, 2009. 3. Submitted on June 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5. Submitted on April 27, 2009. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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