University in Blacksburg in Montgomery County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Theodorick Pryor Campbell
(1861-1928)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. Theodorick Pryor Campbell Marker
1889-1928
Co-President Pro Tempore
1905-1906
Dean of the Faculty 1913-1920
Dean of the College 1920-1924
One of Virginias noted educators, Theodorick Pryor Campbell applied his untiring zeal an energy to a variety of positions at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech). He as also a charter member of the college chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, received an Honorary LLD degree from Hampton- Sydney College, and organized the first Presbyterian Sunday School in Blacksburg.
Campbell Hall, First wing completed in 1930
Marker donated by Class of 1953
Erected by Class of 1953.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 37° 13.579′ N, 80° 25.322′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. It is in University. It is on Drillfield Drive 0.2 miles south of Kent Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in front of Campbell Hall. Touch for map.
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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: John Redd Hutcheson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson (about 300 feet away); Thomas Oldham Sandy (about 500 feet away); Harvey Lee Price (about 500 feet away); The Alwood Oak (about 700 feet away); April 16th Memorial (about 800 feet away); John Edward Williams (about 800 feet away); William Bradford Alwood (about
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2. Theodorick Pryor Campbell Sr.
Also see . . . Theodorick Pryor Campbell Sr. Find a Grave website entry (Submitted on September 29, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
3. Theodorick Pryor Campbell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 2. submitted on September 29, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on June 2, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
