Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Walker Alumni House
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 13, 2024
1. Walker Alumni House Marker
Billie Sue Morecroft Walker '55 (1933-1997)
Charles Rayner Walker '52 (1930-2015)
Billie Sue and Charles Walker met at Lynchburg College, where they were both active in the concert choir. Billie Sue, originally of Jacksonville, Florida, graduated in 1955 with a BA in religious studies and went on to serve as the director of education at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Independence, Missouri. Charles, a native of Roanoke, graduated in 1952 with a BA in philosophy and then served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After returning from active duty in 1955, he and Billie Sue married in 1957. Both taught in the Roanoke City School System, where Charles also served as a school principal and supervisor. After retiring, the Walkers spent their remaining years growing flowers and volunteering in the Roanoke community. We are proud to dedicate the Alumni House to Billie Sue and Charles Walker. It stands as a testament to their devotion to education, to Lynchburg College, and to each other.
Erected 2016 by Lynchburg College.
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Location. 37° 24.012′ N, 79° 10.932′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is on Hopwood Drive 0.2 miles south of Lakeside Drive (U.S. 221), on the left when traveling south. Marker is located at the front entrance of the Admissions Building on the campus of the University of Lynchburg. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lynchburg VA 24501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hundley Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie Hall (about
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 13, 2024
2. Walker Alumni House Marker
Marker is located at the left of the front door.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
