Emory in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Tobias Smyth House
Photographed By Tom Bosse, March 18, 2018
1. Tobias Smyth House Marker
Inscription.
Tobias Smyth House. . Constructed circa 1770, this log structure is considered to be the birthplace of Emory and Henry College. In this house, Tobias Smyth and the Reverend Creed Fulton chose the names of John Emory and Patrick Henry for the College. Smyth, Fulton, Col. William Byars and Andrew Findlay made the first gifts for the purchase of the Crawford Farm to be the site of the College. In 1929, the Tobias Smythe house was moved to its current location from the original site about a mile north of campus.
Constructed circa 1770, this log structure is considered to be the birthplace of Emory & Henry College. In this house, Tobias Smyth and the Reverend Creed Fulton chose the names of John Emory and Patrick Henry for the College. Smyth, Fulton, Col. William Byars and Andrew Findlay made the first gifts for the purchase of the Crawford Farm to be the site of the College. In 1929, the Tobias Smythe house was moved to its current location from the original site about a mile north of campus.
Erected by Emory & Henry College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
Location. 36° 46.303′ N, 81° 49.911′ W. Marker is in Emory, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker is on Garnand Drive, 0.3 miles east of College Drive (County Route 737), on the left when traveling east. Marker is located on the campus of Emory & Henry College. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emory VA 24327, United States of America. Touch for directions.
1736-1799
Orator of the American Revolution
First Post-Colonial Governor of Virginia
Symbolizes the Ideals of Liberty and Civic Virtue
Namesake of Emory & Henry College
Photographed By Tom Bosse, March 18, 2018
6. John Emory
1789-1835
Bishop of the Methodist Church
Champion of Early American Methodism
Advocate for the Union of Faith and Learning
Namesake of Emory & Henry College
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 23, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.