Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Stratford College

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

1. Stratford College Marker

Inscription. Stratford College (1930-1974) and its constituent preparatory school, Stratford Hall (1930-1964), maintained the tradition of liberal arts education for women begun in 1854 at the Danville Female College. Main hall was built in 1883 to house the Danville College for Young Ladies (1883-1897) and is a landmark also of its successors, Randolph-Macon Institute (1897-1930) and Stratford.

Erected 1976 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number Q-5E.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 36° 34.755′ N, 79° 24.201′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and Main Street (Virginia Route 293), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southside Virginia

and specifically in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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: Frederick Delius (a few steps from this marker); The Gibson Girl / Lady Astor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lady Astor Birthplace (about 300 feet away); The Langhorne House

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(about 300 feet away); The M.P. Jordan House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Holbrook-Ross Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Last Confederate Capitol (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Catholic Church In Danville, Virginia (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

Stratford College Marker (refurbished) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 19, 2024

2. Stratford College Marker (refurbished)

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 19, 2024

3. Stratford College Marker

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

4. Stratford College Marker

Stratford College Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 19, 2024

5. Stratford College Building

Stratford College Portrait image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 10, 2024

6. Stratford College Portrait

This portrait of Stratford College's main building is displayed in the Danville Mall.

Stratford College Students image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 10, 2024

7. Stratford College Students

This portrait of Stratford College's 1927 freshman class is displayed in the Danville Mall.

Stratford College Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 2, 2024

8. Stratford College Sign

This sign for the long-closed Stratford College remains above the doorway of what was once its main campus building. This sign is one of several tributes affectionally left in place on former campus buildings in commemoration of Stratford College.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,516 times since then and 139 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on December 18, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 4. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on December 18, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 22, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia.