Institute in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

James Edwin Campbell

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021

1. James Edwin Campbell Marker

Inscription. Principal Campbell, 1892-1894, successfully led West Virginia Colored Institute through its infancy. Admission standards were established, enrollment doubled, teacher and military training were made an important part of the curriculum, the first school paper was established, and an excellent lecture-recital series was started.

Erected by West Virginia State University.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 38° 22.932′ N, 81° 45.887′ W. Marker is in Institute, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Marker can be reached from Fairlawn Avenue (West Virginia Route 25) 0.1 miles east of Barron Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Institute WV 25112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John H. Hill (here, next to this marker); J. McHenry Jones (here, next to this marker); Byrd Prillerman (here, next to this marker); John W. Davis (here, next to this marker); Sgt Deforest L. Talbert

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(here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); William J.L. Wallace (here, next to this marker); Harold M. McNeill (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Institute.

WVSU Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021

2. WVSU Display

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.