Near Dayton in Rockingham County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Origins of Shenandoah University
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 12, 2021
1. Origins of Shenandoah University Marker
Inscription.
Origins of Shenandoah University. . Dayton is the birthplace of Shenandoah University, which traces its origins to a school established by the Rev. Abram P. Funkhouser in 1875. Known in its early years as Shenandoah Seminary, the coeducational institution benefited from the support of the Virginia Annual Conference of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, which took formal ownership in 1884. The school's name changed periodically as it evolved from a high school to a junior college to a four-year institution. In 1960, Shenandoah College and the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music (which had originated as the college's music department) moved to Winchester. They reunited in 1974 and became Shenandoah University in 1991.
Dayton is the birthplace of Shenandoah University,
which traces its origins to a school established
by the Rev. Abram P. Funkhouser in 1875. Known
in its early years as Shenandoah Seminary, the
coeducational institution benefited from the
support of the Virginia Annual Conference of the
Church of the United Brethren in Christ, which
took formal ownership in 1884. The school's name
changed periodically as it evolved from a high
school to a junior college to a four-year institution.
In 1960, Shenandoah College and the Shenandoah
Conservatory of Music (which had originated as
the college's music department) moved to
Winchester. They reunited in 1974 and became
Shenandoah University in 1991.
Erected 2019 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number D-45.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 38° 24.565′ N, 78° 56.679′ W. Marker is near Dayton, Virginia, in Rockingham County. Marker is on John Wayland Highway (Virginia Route 42) north of Killdeer Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3105 John Wayland Hwy, Dayton VA 22821, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
