Blacksburg in Montgomery County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Earl Bertram Norris

(1882-1966)

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 28, 2011

1. Earl Bertram Norris Marker

Inscription. Dean, School of Engineering 1928-1952
Director, Engineering Experiment Station
1932-1952
An engineer, educator, administrator, and author, Earl Bertram Norris worked professionally in the industrial field, taught mechanical engineering, and served as as engineering dean before becoming an engineering dean at VPI. His service as a lieutenant colonel in World War I drew praise from Gen. John J. Pershing. At VPI, the president considered him indispensable. He chaired the administrative council, doubled the curricula in engineering, and co-wrote three text books.

Norris Hall first wing completed in 1960

Erected by VPI Class of 1953.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.

Location. 37° 13.761′ N, 80° 25.375′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. Marker can be reached from Drillfield Drive west of Stanger Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blacksburg VA 24061, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William MacFarland Patton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Julian Ashby Burruss (about 300 feet away); Roy Jay Holden (about 300 feet away); John William Hancock Jr.

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(about 400 feet away); Lingan Strother Randolph (about 400 feet away); April 16th Memorial (about 400 feet away); William Bradford Alwood (about 500 feet away); Charles Henry Burchard (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blacksburg.

Also see . . . Norris Hall. Virginia Tech website entry (Submitted on June 2, 2011.)

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 28, 2011

2. Norris Hall

Earl Bertram Norris Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., April 5, 2013

3. Earl Bertram Norris Hall and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 6, 2013, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.