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

Montgomery Hall

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 13, 2024

1. Montgomery Hall Marker

Inscription.
Named in honor of Riley B. Montgomery '19, fifth president of Lynchburg College, 1936-1949

Erected 1970

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.

Location. 37° 23.956′ N, 79° 10.8′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It can be reached from Hopwood Drive 0.2 miles south of Lakeside Drive (U.S. 221), on the left when traveling south. Marker is located east of The Dell at the entrance to Montgomery Hall 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 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hundley Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (about 400 feet away); The Hive (about 500 feet away); Walker Alumni House (about 700 feet away); Carnegie Hall (about 800 feet away); Hopwood Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Coach William Shellenberger (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Honor of Private John W. Mostoller Sr. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.

Montgomery Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 13, 2024

2. Montgomery Hall and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.