University in Blacksburg in Montgomery County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Robert James Davidson
(1862-1915)
Professor 1891-1915
| | Dean, Scientific Department 1903-1913 Dean, Department of Applied Science 1913-1915 | |
Photographed by Kathy Walker, February 16, 2009
1. Robert James Davidson Marker
An American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, Robert James Davidson worked at VPI as a chemist for the experiment station as a chemistry professor before becoming the first dean of the Scientific Department and the Department of Applied Science. During 24 years at VPI, he was also President of the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists and a delegate to the International Congress of Applied Chemists.
Marker donated by Class of 1953
Erected by VPI Class of 1953.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 37° 13.6′ N, 80° 25.489′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. It is in University. It is on Drillfield Drive 0.1 miles east of Greenhouse Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1040 Drillfield Drive, Blacksburg VA 24061, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Highlands, and in the New River Gorge. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: Solitude (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Edward Williams (about 300 feet away); Native Stewardship / The Monacan Peoples (about 400 feet away); Harvey Lee Price
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Also see . . . Davidson Hall | Virginia Tech. (Submitted on February 17, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed by Kathy Walker, 2
2. Robert James Davidson Marker
Photographed by Kathy Walker, February 16, 2009
3. Entrance to Davidson Building
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 31, 2025
4. Robert James Davidson Marker and Davidson Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,194 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on June 1, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 17, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on June 1, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
