University in Blacksburg in Montgomery County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Charles Henry Burchard

(1915-1990)

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 28, 2011

1. Charles Henry Burchard Marker

Inscription. Dean, Architecture and Urban Studies
1965-1979
University Distinguished Professor 1966-1979
Dean Emeritus 1979-1990

An innovative thinker, Charles H. Burchard organized Virginia Tech's College of Architecture and Urban Studies, creating a program that shaped architectural education nationwide. His influential work and leadership of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture and the National Architecture Accrediting Board earned him the National Award for Excellence in Architectural Education and elevation to Fellow in the American Institute of Architects.

Burchard Hall completed in 1998

Erected by VPI Class of 1953.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1998.

Location. 37° 13.788′ N, 80° 25.473′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. It is in University. It can be reached from West Turner Street west of Stanger Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Clinton Harriman Cowgill (here, next to this marker); George Burke Johnston (within shouting distance of this marker); John William Hancock Jr.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lingan Strother Randolph (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Paul Neyron Derring (about 500 feet away); Earl Bertram Norris (about 500 feet away); Julian Ashby Burruss (about 700 feet away); Time Capsule (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blacksburg.

Also see . . . Burchard Hall. Virginia Tech (Submitted on June 1, 2011.)

Burchard Hall (undergound), marker on right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 28, 2011

2. Burchard Hall (undergound), marker on right

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 937 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.