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

Founding of the Future Farmers of Virginia

Photographed By Kathy Walker, February 16, 2009

1. Founding of the Future Farmers of Virginia Marker

Inscription. The Future Farmers of Virginia (FFV) was founded on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute by four members of the Agricultural Education Department in September, 1925. Developed as a statewide organization for boys enrolled in high school vocational agriculture, the FFV was used as a model for establising the Future Farmers of America. The four founders were Walter Newman, Henry Groseclose, Edmund Magill, and Harry Sanders.

Erected 1988 by Department of Conservation and Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-64.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1925.

Location. 37° 12.645′ N, 80° 25.564′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Southgate Drive north of Bypass U.S. 460, on the right when traveling north. 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. Smithfield (here, next to this marker); Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (here, next to this marker); Cemetery Landscape (approx. 0.4 miles away); Preston Cemetery

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); William Ballard Preston (approx. 0.6 miles away); Revolutionary War Patriots (approx. 0.6 miles away); Liberty and Justice for All (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1820 Slave Cabin (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blacksburg.

More about this marker. Marker was moved 500 yds south from its original location (GPS 37.21450, -80.428043) when Southgate Drive was reconfigured.

Founding of the Future Farmers of Virginia Marker (original location) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, February 16, 2009

2. Founding of the Future Farmers of Virginia Marker (original location)

Markers with Virginia Tech campus map image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, February 16, 2009

3. Markers with Virginia Tech campus map

Area of marker's original location on old Southgate Drive. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 17, 2023

4. Area of marker's original location on old Southgate Drive.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,823 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on July 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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