Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
William Alger Pugh
1936 - 1984
Photographed by Tommy Dodson, February 4, 2025
1. William Alger Pugh Marker
1936 - 1984
Teacher and coach
George Washington High School
165 wins, 43 losses, 7 ties
1964 - 1984
Eleven Western District championships
Four Northwest Regional
championships
Two State championships
The Eagle tradition:
Pride and determination
"To strive, to seek, to find,
and not to yield"
Erected by the Danville School Board
1986
Erected 1986 by Danville School Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 36° 35.077′ N, 79° 24.827′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. It is on Canterbury Road west of Christopher Lane, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Christopher Ln, Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southside Virginia and specifically 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Lefty" Wilson Field (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Archibald M. Aiken Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Blue Ribbon Capital Campaign (approx. 0.4 miles away); Camilla Ella Williams (19192012) (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); World War I Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Andrew Jackson Montague (approx. half a mile away).
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Photographed by Trey Dodson, May 10, 2018
2. William Alger Pugh Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 15, 2025
3. G.W.H.S. Coaches Memorial
Coach Pugh is also recognized by this memorial plaque located at J. T. Chtistopher Stadium, home of the George Washington High School football team.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 15, 2025
4. G.W.H.S. Coaches Memorial
J. T. Christopher Stadium is visible in the background.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 23, 2024
5. William Alger Pugh Grave
Located in Mt. View Cemetery across the street from George Washington High School.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 23, 2024
6. J. T. Christopher Stadium
Coach Pugh is buried in view of J. T. Christopher Stadium, so that even in death he can continue to watch over the G.W. Eagles football team.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 15, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
