Blacksburg in Montgomery County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lingan Strother Randolph
(1868-1922)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 28, 2011
1. Lingan Strother Randolph Marker
1893-1918
Department Head, Mechanical Engineering
1902-1913
Dean of Engineering
1913-1918
An entertaining speaker and inspirational professor, Professor, Lingan Strother Randolph helped design and construct a campus water system and helped plan and design many college buildings. He was an avid railroad proponent, was instrumental in building a railroad spur to Blacksburg, and preside over the Brush Mountain Coal Company. He was also the charter president of the Montgomery Golf Club.
Randolph Hall west wing completed in 1952
Erected by VPI Class of 1953.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 37° 13.82′ N, 80° 25.394′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. Marker can be reached from West Turner Street 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. John William Hancock Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Earl Bertram Norris (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roy Jay Holden (about 400 feet away); Charles Henry Burchard
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Also see . . . Randolph Hall. Virginia Tech (Submitted on June 2, 2011.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 28, 2011
2. Randolph Hall
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 568 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
