Troy in Pike County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Pace Hall

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

1. Pace Hall Marker

Inscription. Built in 1946 as a men’s dorm. Named for Matthew Downer Pace, who served Troy University from 1891 to 1941 as Professor of Mathematics, Dean and President. The building was made necessary by the heavy influx of male students enrolling immediately following World War II. It now serves as the “home away from home” for many international students from around the world. Renovations of the building and support of the international efforts have been supported by the Troy Rotary Club.

Erected by Troy University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 31° 47.941′ N, 85° 57.28′ W. Marker is in Troy, Alabama, in Pike County. It is on University Avenue, on the right. Marker located in front of Pace Hall on the campus of Troy University. Pace Hall is located on the east side of the parking quad off University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Troy AL 36081, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in

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the Deep South,

in the Black Belt,

and in the Wiregrass.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

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 Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: “The Thinker” (within shouting distance of this marker); Shackelford Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Cowart Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Riddle-Pace Field (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Cowart Hall (about 400 feet away); Green Davis Tailgate Terrace (about 600 feet away); McCall Hall (about 600 feet away); Troy University (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

2. Pace Hall Marker

Matthew Downer Pace Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

3. Matthew Downer Pace Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,146 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.