Glenville in Gilmer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Glenville State College
By Don Morfe, April 13, 2014
1. Glenville State College Marker
A college that offers both professional and general education with emphasis on teacher education was established by the Legislature in 1872 as the Glenville Branch of the West Virginia Normal School. Became Glenville State Normal School in 1898. Became the Glenville State Teachers College in 1930 with four-year degree granting status. The present name was approved in 1943 by the Legislature.Erected 1970 by West Virginia Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.
Location. 38° 56.112′ N, 80° 50.082′ W. Marker is in Glenville, West Virginia, in Gilmer County. Marker is on N. Court Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glenville WV 26351, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Glenville State Teachers College (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Attack on Glenville (about 600 feet away); Fort Moore (about 600 feet away);
By Don Morfe, April 13, 2014
2. Glenville State College Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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