Near Farmville in Prince Edward County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Hampden-Sydney College
Erected 2001 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number I-9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison, the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1775.
Location. 37° 14.476′ N, 78° 27.573′ W. Marker is near Farmville, Virginia, in Prince Edward County. Marker is on College Road (County Route 692) near Via Sacra (County Route 1001), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampden Sydney VA 23943, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); American Revolution Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Spanish-American War Memorial (about 400 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away); Roll of Honor (about 400 feet away); Korean War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Vietnam War Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmville.
Also see . . .
1. Hampden-Sydney College. (Submitted on May 31, 2010.)
2. Hampden-Sydney College Historic District. National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on May 31, 2010.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,130 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.