Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Hopwood Hall

Erected 1909

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 13, 2024

1. Hopwood Hall Marker

Inscription.
Designed by Edward Graham Frye
Lynchburg College's first building
Devoted exclusively to instruction
and administration
Virginia Landmarks Register
National Register of
Historic Places
2017

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Hopwood Hall

Hopwood Hall, designed by Architect Edward G. Frye, was erected in 1909 as the first administration and classroom building of Lynchburg College and was named for its first president and founder, Dr. Josephus Hopwood.

Local Historic District Designated by
the City of Lynchburg

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2017.

Location. 37° 23.892′ N, 79° 10.952′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It can be reached from Hopwood Drive 0.3 miles south of Lakeside Drive (U.S. 221), on the left when traveling south. Marker is located at the entrance to Hopwood Hall on the campus of the University of Lynchburg. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lynchburg VA 24501, United States

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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: In Honor of Private John W. Mostoller Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Coach William Shellenberger (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hive (about 500 feet away); Hundley Hall (about 500 feet away); Walker Alumni House (about 700 feet away); Montgomery Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.

Regarding Hopwood Hall. Hopwood Hall is the central

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 13, 2024

2. Hopwood Hall Marker

and oldest building on the campus of Lynchburg College. Built in 1909 to a design by Edward G. Frye, a Roanoke-based architect, it is a four-story building with Beaux Arts styling. It is one of the most architecturally sophisticated buildings in the city. It is named for Dr. Josephus Hopwood, one of the college's founders. The building has had many functions over the years, but has always housed classrooms; its library was restored to its original appearance in 2016.

Hopwood Hall Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 13, 2024

3. Hopwood Hall Markers

Markers on both sides of the front entrance.

Hopwood Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 13, 2024

4. Hopwood Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 18, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.