Blacksburg in Montgomery County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Carol Montgomery Newman
(1879-1941)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 3, 2011
1. Carol Montgomery Newman Marker
Professor 1903-1941
Dean, Academic Department 1915-1920
Chairman, English Department 1916-1941
Known as VPI’s godfather of extracurricular activities, Carol Montgomery Newman headed the English and Language Departments, taught English and Rhetoric, was Secretary of the Athletic Council, chaired VPI’s Social Committee and the YMCA Advisory Board, was Dean of the Academic Department, and served on the Library Committee. A popular teacher, accomplished writer, and eloquent speaker, he considered books an invaluable element of living.
Newman Library, main section, completed in 1955
Marker donated by Class of 1953
Erected by VPI Class of 1953.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 37° 13.705′ N, 80° 25.163′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Kent Street and College Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Kent Street. 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. Women's History / Women on Campus (a few steps from this marker); Virginia Tech War Memorial Chapel (about
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Also see . . . Carol M. Newman Library. Virginia Tech (Submitted on April 5, 2011.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 3, 2011
2. Newman Library
Photographed By Kevin W., April 5, 2013
3. Carol Montgomery Newman Hall and Marker
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 730 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 6, 2013, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
