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

William J.L. Wallace

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

1. William J.L. Wallace Marker

Inscription. President Wallace's strong leadership, 1953-1973, guided the college smoothly through racial "integration in reverse," the creation of "a living laboratory of human relations," and academic programs revitalization. he increased nontraditional enrollment with evening classes, constructed ten new buildings, began the WVSC Foundation, and built an outstanding ROTC program.

Erected by West Virginia State University.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights • Disasters. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list.

Location. 38° 22.934′ 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 at or near this postal address: 5022 Fairlawn Ave, Dunbar WV 25064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harold M. McNeill (here, next to this marker); Thomas Winston Cole, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Hazo W. Carter, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Brian O. Hemphill

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(here, next to this marker); John W. Davis (here, next to this marker); Byrd Prillerman (here, next to this marker); J. McHenry Jones (here, next to this marker); John H. Hill (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 140 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.