Blacksburg in Montgomery County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Oldham Sandy
(1857-1919)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 3, 2011
1. Thomas Oldham Sandy Marker
State Demonstration Agent 1907-1917
Called the father of farm demonstration and extension work in Virginia, Thomas Oldham Sandy was a progressive farmer who promoted improved scientific education in agriculture. He became the Commonwealth’s first demonstration agent, a position moved under VPI’s purview in 1914. His boyish enthusiasm, keen sense of humor, and love for others endeared him to numerous people, and his work provided a major boost to agriculture in Virginia.
Sandy Hall completed in 1924
Marker donated by Class of 1953
Erected by VPI Class of 1953.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 37° 13.559′ N, 80° 25.423′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Drillfield Drive, 0.1 miles east of West Campus Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blacksburg VA 24061, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harvey Lee Price (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson (within shouting distance of this marker); John Redd Hutcheson (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert James Davidson
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Also see . . . Sandy Hall. Virginia Tech (Submitted on April 5, 2011.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 3, 2011
2. Sandy Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
