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James Madison University

 
 
James Madison University Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 27, 2010
1. James Madison University Marker
Inscription. The university was founded in 1908, through the efforts of state senator George B. Keezell, of Rockingham County, as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg. In 1924 it became the State Teachers College at Harrisonburg, before it was renamed Madison College in 1938 to honor James Madison, the Father of the Constitution and fourth president of the United States. The school admitted men to regular school sessions in 1946 and became fully coeducational in 1966. In 1977 the college was renamed James Madison University and has become a nationally recognized comprehensive public institution.
 
Erected 2003 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number A-103.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EducationWomen. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
 
Location. 38° 26.407′ N, 78° 52.523′ W. Marker is in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Marker is on South Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles north of Bluestone Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisonburg VA 22801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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of this marker. James Madison (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rockingham County World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); General Turner Ashby of Fauquier (approx. 0.4 miles away); Where Ashby Fell (approx. 0.4 miles away); Confederate General Hospital (approx. half a mile away); Warren-Sipe House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hardesty-Higgins House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bishop Francis Asbury (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisonburg.
 
Also see . . .  James Madison University. (Submitted on December 28, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
 
JMU Forbes Center for Performing Arts on S Main St image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 27, 2010
2. JMU Forbes Center for Performing Arts on S Main St
James Madison University image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 27, 2010
3. James Madison University
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 779 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.

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